Koko News | Environment | 02 Dec 2025

Growing Exotic Pet Trade Raises Conservation Concerns

Agrowingexoticpettradehasconservationistscallingforstrongerregulationstoprotectthereptiles, birds, andotheranimalsinthewild.

異寵貿易日益猖獗，環保人士呼籲制定更嚴格的法規來保護野生爬行動物、鳥類和其他動物。

Thesaleoftheseanimalsisincreasingoninternetmarketplacesandsocialmediaplatforms.

這些動物在網路市場和社群媒體平台上的銷售量正在增加。

SeveralproposalsrelatedtothepettradewillbeconsideredattheConventiononInternationalTradeinEndangeredSpeciesofWildFaunaandFlorainSamarkand, Uzbekistan.

在烏茲別克撒馬爾罕舉行的《瀕危野生動植物種國際貿易公約》會議上，將審議幾項與寵物貿易相關的提案。

ParticipantsareproposingtighterregulationsorbansonthetradeofvariousspeciesincludingiguanasfromtheGalápagosIslands, tarantulasfromLatinAmerica, andaturtlefromAfrica.

與會者提議對包括加拉巴哥群島鬣蜥、拉丁美洲狼蛛和非洲海龜在內的各種物種的貿易實施更嚴格的監管或禁令。

Thesurgeinonlinemarketplaceshasmadeiteasierforconsumerstobuyendangeredspeciesillegally.

網路市場的蓬勃發展使得消費者更容易非法購買瀕危物種。

Liveanimalsarenowshowingupforsaleontheinternet, withreptilesandamphibiansbeinghighlysoughtafter.

現在網路上開始出現活體動物出售的現象，其中爬行動物和兩棲動物尤其受歡迎。

Theincreasingpresenceofexoticpetsonsocialmediaisalsocontributingtotheproblem.

社群媒體上異寵的日益增加也加劇了這個問題。

AnInternationalFundforAnimalWelfaredirectormentionedthatwildlifetradersaretakingadvantageofonlineplatformstoreachconsumersworldwide.

國際愛護動物基金會的一位負責人提到，野生動物販子正在利用網路平台接觸世界各地的消費者。

Manyanimalsarebeingtradedlocallyorregionally, whilesomeareshippedtocollectorsinEurope, Asia, andtheUnitedStates.

許多動物在當地或區域內進行交易，而有些則被運往歐洲、亞洲和美國的收藏家。

Thereporthighlightsconcernsaboutthehealthandconservationofspeciesduetoillegaltradingpracticesandgrowingdemandforexoticpets.

該報告強調了由於非法交易行為和對異寵日益增長的需求，人們對物種健康和保護的擔憂。

Conservationistsarepushingfortighterregulations, especiallyforspeciesinareaslikeLatinAmericaandWestAfrica.

環保人士正在推動更嚴格的法規，特別是針對拉丁美洲和西非等地區的物種。

Theroleofsocialmediainfluencersinpromotingtheseexoticpetshasalsobeencriticized.

社群媒體影響者在推廣這些珍稀寵物方面所扮演的角色也受到了批評。

Effortsarebeingmadetoaddresstheproblemofillegaltradingandtheexploitationofendangeredspeciesthroughinternationalpoliciesandregulations.

目前正透過國際政策和法規努力解決非法貿易和瀕危物種剝削問題。

Theneedforgreaterprotectionofendangeredwildlifeandsustainabletradepracticesiscrucialtoensurethelong-termsurvivalofthesespecies.

加強對瀕危野生動物的保護和推行永續貿易做法對於確保這些物種的長期生存至關重要。

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds, and other animals in the wild.

The sale of these animals is increasing on internet marketplaces and social media platforms.

Several proposals related to the pet trade will be considered at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Participants are proposing tighter regulations or bans on the trade of various species including iguanas from the Galápagos Islands, tarantulas from Latin America, and a turtle from Africa.

The surge in online marketplaces has made it easier for consumers to buy endangered species illegally.

Live animals are now showing up for sale on the internet, with reptiles and amphibians being highly sought after.

The increasing presence of exotic pets on social media is also contributing to the problem.

An International Fund for Animal Welfare director mentioned that wildlife traders are taking advantage of online platforms to reach consumers worldwide.

Many animals are being traded locally or regionally, while some are shipped to collectors in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

The report highlights concerns about the health and conservation of species due to illegal trading practices and growing demand for exotic pets.

Conservationists are pushing for tighter regulations, especially for species in areas like Latin America and West Africa.

The role of social media influencers in promoting these exotic pets has also been criticized.

Efforts are being made to address the problem of illegal trading and the exploitation of endangered species through international policies and regulations.

The need for greater protection of endangered wildlife and sustainable trade practices is crucial to ensure the long-term survival of these species.