#illegalpettrade

When it comes to threats facing our endangered gibbon population - deforestation comes to mind. But not many actually realise that the pet trade is also a big factor in systematically wiping out entire families in the quest to literally pry a baby from a dead mother’s arms. Gibbons have VERY close-knit family units and will protect their baby to the death. For every baby gibbon paraded on social media by some attention-hungry, ignorant moron... is a backstory of that baby’s family being slaughtered. So the next time you see a friend or some celebrity showing off their little primate baby, remember the REAL message being sent out : that they endorse cruelty to animals, perpetuating the illegal pet trade and contributing to the dwindling numbers of an endangered species. “Happy” World Animal Day? I think not. We humans need to get our shit together first. 😑 #worldanimalday #conservation #protection #gibbon #illegalpettrade #cruelty #primatesarenotpets #worldprimateday #ungka #animalwelfare #weareallgodscreatures love #nature #motherearth #rootsandshoots #animals #wildlife #environment #endangeredspecies https://www.instagram.com/p/BogUgZMHGDg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1snewtmkw55mn

These animals are highly sought after as pets, but many species face declining populations in the wild and are at risk of extinction. To prevent poaching, it’s crucial to verify that any pet animal has been legally acquired before purchase.

Poor little olingo. • As if habitat loss through deforestation wasn’t enough, the illegal pet trade causes more of them to be ripped away from their environment. . Despite looking like a teddy bears with the tail of a house cat, Olingos make terrible pets, for they’re not domesticated, they’ll bite in defense, but they are also nocturnal and eat a variety of jungle fruits and nectars— a diet which is very challenging to replicate in captivity. They are also able to produce a very foul smell when alarmed! • Often an increase in deforestation and wildlife trafficking go hand in hand. As more forest is cleared, there is more opportunity to find wild animals and therefore opportunity to make additional—often badly needed—income. • They are forest-dwelling, arboreal, solitary creatures, just giving birth to one baby olingo at a time. . There are four known species of olingos, with a smaller “olinguito” living in the cloud forests of the Andes only being described to science in 2013. . Wild animals are not pets. . Thanks the Amaru @bioparqueamaru , this olingo will get the care it needs and have a chance at being reintroduced to the wild. . #wildliferescue #wildlifetrafficking #illegalpettrade #wildlife #olingo #bassaricyon #wildlifeconservation #amaru #bioparqueamaru (at Amaru Bioparque Cuenca) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8JdbMEBfIR/?igshid=1rk7k7ucg3z53

Stopping in for fuel central Peru, on the edge of the jungle, the woman who pumps my gas has a tiny tamarin monkey clutching to her, its head just peeking out of her shirt. . The monkey is adorable, with its tiny face and fingers. . The woman permitted me to take a photo but when I asked what happened to its mother, she would not respond. . She obviously cared for this illegally kept monkey, but what happens when it isn’t receiving the varied nourishment it should, and falls ill? And what happens when it hits puberty, and becomes aggressive and strongly desiring to go seek a mate? What is best for the monkey? . The monkey will never be able to fend for itself, it will never be accepted in a troop in the wild, it likely doesn’t even know it is a monkey. . Millions of animals are stolen from the wild to become pets every year. . The conquest of the exotic world, bringing it into our domestic homes is not only audacious, but cruel. We could never replicate the space, freedom, or nutrients they would have in their natural, wild habitat. . Wild animals are not pets. . I’ve reported this case to the Neotropical Primate Conservation team (neoprimate.org). You can help them find a more suitable home for this monkey and others. . #neotropicalprimates #tamarin #saguinis #peru #illegalpettrade #wildliferescue #indianmotorcycle #wearealltrulywild https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Z7delhBqN/?igshid=1m3eh0h1g53co

NO CAZAR | no hunting. - Helping @atinkana become a prime location for the release of rescued wildlife. - Organizations like @corpamag rescue wildlife from the illegal trade and need places where the animals can be rehabilitated and offered a second chance to live free. - “Atinkana” is the cloud forest where life originated for the indigenous Arwak people. The mist of this forest represents where the deities of the air and the earth meet to create life. - I held a meeting with the people who live and work on this land to ensure the wildlife would be protected and respected. - I’m thankful they were receptive to what I had to say and welcomed the release of more animals there, individuals with traumatic pasts and stories, in need of a safe haven - such as this keel-billed toucan and blue and gold macaw. - I hope my little helper friend, Angelie, who is extremely comfortable around the animals, grows up with a desire to protect them, too. - #wildlife #wildliferescue #atinkana #agroforestry #reserve #colombia #keelbilledtoucan #forest #cloudforest #arwak #indigenous #blueandgoldmacaw #illegalpettrade #weareallconnected #wearealltrulywild

Did you know Orangutan are illegally caught and sold as pets throughout the world? This species is another animal on the endangered wildlife list..... Stop the #illegalpettrade. #stopillegalpoaching #antipoaching #wildlife #conservation #savetheorangutans #endangered #species #monkey #orangutan #selfishlyunselfish

I’m most in my element in three situations : when I’m working out, when chilling on an island beach, and when I’m talking to young people about causes I am passionate about. Had a great time talking about gibbons to the Year 8 learners of Nexus International School today! Feels good when you’ve got them engaged and interacting and most importantly thinking about issues. In this case - the awesomeness of gibbons and the horrific threat of the Malaysian illegal pet trade on this already endangered species. Looking forward to their Roots & Shoots gibbon project! 🤗💚🙌🏼 #rinaatwork #rootsandshoots #janegoodall #gibbons #conservation #education #rootsandshootsmalaysia #illegalpettrade #learningcanbefun #youngpeople #engage #educate #empower #inspire #jgi #goodtimes (at Nexus International School Malaysia)