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Ornamental fish in the South African pet shop trade: potential risk to natural aquatic ecosystems
The aquarium pet trade is one of the leading pathways for the introduction of invasive species into natural ecosystems. In 2018, we surveyed pet...
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Who’s a pretty bird? Predicting the traded abundance of bird species in Australian online pet trade
The increasing popularity of online commerce provides a new opportunity to investigate and quantify the dynamics of pet trade. Understanding these...
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The aquarium pet trade as a source of potentially invasive crayfish species in Serbia
The aquarium pet trade is a source of potentially invasive crayfish species, which can be subsequently intentionally or unintentionally introduced...
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The Past, Present, and Future of the Primate Pet Trade
Pet primates are those kept typically for companionship, enjoyment, and status, although their uses as pets may extend beyond these parameters. The...
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Canada’s role in global wildlife trade: Research trends and next steps
North America holds a considerable share of global wildlife trade as both an importer and exporter of live animals and their parts. Wildlife trade is...
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Perspectives on Conservation Impacts of the Global Primate Trade
The global trade in nonhuman primates represents a substantial threat to ecosystem health, human health, and primate conservation worldwide. Most of...
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A rapid assessment of the illegal otter trade in Vietnam
Vietnam is home to four species of otters, and while population numbers are unknown, they are thought to be rare and in decline. Studies on the...
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Trade in Prevost’s squirrels: legality, risk for introduction and disease transmission
Squirrels traded for pets or consumption have the potential to be vectors for zoonotic disease transmission and to establish themselves as invasive...
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Disentangling the role of social media in the online parrot trade in Algeria
The increased use of social media and classified advertisement websites has made wildlife trade more accessible, and the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown,...
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Bear trade in Poland: an analysis of legal and illegal international trade from 2000 to 2021
Commercial trade is one of the leading threats to bears as they are targeted for trophies, food and medicines. While the threat from illegal trade...
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Traffic and Trade in Owl Monkeys
Trade can have serious implications for primate species. Owl monkeys (Aotus spp.) have historically been a principal species traded for biomedical...
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The scientist eyes: monitoring YouTube™ to quantify aquatic pet release in Brazil
This study shows how YouTube™, a popular video website, is a powerful tool to document and improve our ability to manage freshwater pet release in...
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The Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys spp.) as a non-native aquarium pet: assessment of the potential distribution and public perception
The Sailfin Catfish of the genus Pterygoplichthys is a popular aquarium pet distributed and sold globally through the ornamental pet trade. Pterygoplichthys...
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Genetic comparisons of the invasive pond mussel Sinanodonta woodiana from wild and pet shop populations in Germany
Successful aquatic biological invasions are often dependent on human vectors. The Chinese pond mussel Sinanodonta woodiana is a fast-growing,...
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Insights into the primate trade into the European Union and the United Kingdom
Illegal and/or unsustainable trade is a major obstacle to effective primate conservation. The wildlife trade in the European Union (EU) and the...
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The trade of tokay geckos Gekko gecko in retail pharmaceutical outlets in Hong Kong
Tokay geckos are one of the most heavily traded species internationally, largely to supply demand for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Tokay...
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Searching the web builds fuller picture of arachnid trade
Wildlife trade is a major driver of biodiversity loss, yet whilst the impacts of trade in some species are relatively well-known, some taxa, such as...
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On a handshake: business-to-business trust in the biosecurity behaviours of the UK live plant trade
The movement of plants through the ornamental plant trade presents a major source of risk for the introduction and spread of plant pests and...
