Falcons for status, reptiles for show: Social media fuels India’s growing exotic wildlife trafficking trade
- Social media is fuelling India’s exotic wildlife trade, with rare animals being sold through online networks for status and display.
- Falcons, reptiles and other exotic species are increasingly sought after as pets, status symbols and social media props.
- Traders use platforms such as Instagram and Telegram to advertise animals, connect with buyers and move sales online.
- The CBI has registered around 100 wildlife trafficking cases in India since 1997 and is training officials to tackle the trade.
Source: theprint.in
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