Research
The pet and skin trades pose little threat to reptile species, analyses suggest
Phys.org ·
The Brief
- Analyses suggest the pet and skin trades pose little threat to reptile species.
- The story is based on a phys.org report of research into reptile trade and conservation risk.
Why it matters
The findings challenge the assumption that reptile pet and skin trades are a major driver of species decline, which can inform how conservation priorities and trade regulation are set.
Who’s affected
- conservation biologists
- policymakers working on wildlife trade regulation
- reptile hobbyists and the leather goods industry
Reptiles are captivating creatures—so captivating that people keep them as pets, or wear clothes and carry handbags fashioned from their patterned skins.
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The pet and skin trades pose little threat to reptile species, analyses suggest
Biology News reported that analyses suggest the pet and skin trades pose little threat to reptile species