Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk
Researchers monitoring online activity in mid-2025 found that thousands of species, including primates, birds, snakes, frogs, and orchids, are being advertised for sale on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This trend highlights the growing risk to wildlife from online trafficking.
Researchers monitoring online activity in mid-2025 found that thousands of species, including primates, birds, snakes, frogs, and orchids, are being advertised for sale on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This trend highlights the growing risk to wildlife from online trafficking.
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- Phys.org — Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk
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AI analysisThe rise of online illegal wildlife trade poses significant risks to biodiversity conservation, public health, and animal welfare. It is a growing threat that requires urgent action from multiple sectors including regulatory bodies, technology companies, and local communities.
The online illegal wildlife trade is expanding rapidly and becoming more sophisticated.
- Regulatory responses and enforcement actions by governments
- Collaborative efforts between tech companies and wildlife protection organizations
- Public awareness campaigns to reduce consumer demand
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