Sebastian Chekunov

Sep 10, 2024 | phys.org | Sebastian Chekunov |Phill Cassey

Trade in "exotic" pets from foreign countries is a global multibillion-dollar industry. Australian species are highly sought after. Australia banned the commercial export of in 1982. But once wildlife is taken out of the country, these laws no longer apply.

Sep 10, 2024 | theconversation.com | Sebastian Chekunov |Phill Cassey

Trade in “exotic” pets from foreign countries is a global multibillion-dollar industry. Australian species are highly sought after. Australia banned the commercial export of in 1982. But once wildlife is taken out of the country, these laws no longer apply. Many species can be legally traded without restrictions once they are beyond our borders. In our new research, we found 163 Australian reptile species and seven frogs traded as pets overseas.