Podcasts about pet trade

After some listener comments and tarantulas in the news, I breakdown some key points in the paper "Assessing the Risk of Overexploitation to a Tarantula Species in the Pet Trade" and explain why this should be important to informed, responsible keepers. CLICK HERE to read the entire paper! 

The illegal wildlife trade is a multi billion dollar industry, raking in an estimated $24 million globally. And in Australia, our unique reptiles are hotter commodities than ever, with single animals fetching tens of thousands of dollars on the black market. This lucrative trade attracts in criminals from transnational organized crime networks, who exploit wildlife trafficking to test illegal drug importation routes and make a fortune. Among those entangled in this dangerous business was former NRL star Martin Kennedy, who played for the Sydney Roosters and Brisbane Broncos. In this episode hosted by Kathryn Fox, hear from Dr. Greta Frankham, a wildlife forensic scientist heading Australia's only accredited animal forensics lab. Uncover how cutting-edge science is helping to crack down on wildlife crime, protect our precious biodiversity and disrupt organised crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turtles and tortoises are facing extinction like few other species groups. Nearly half of the 300+ species are at risk. The international pet trade is a major reason why. WCS's Bronx Zoo, as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is working to tackle the problem and the case of the radiated tortoise is a good example. Reporting: Dan RosenGuests: Kevin Torregrosa, Dr. Susie Bartlett

 Hermit crabs require more specialized care than most people realize, and these destinations do not provide accurate care information. In addition, poaching crabs from the wild is having an effect not only on their populations but on local ecosystems as well.Thank you Adventureite.com for listing me as a top outdoor podcast of 2024! Search for affordable flights on SkyscannerCheck out Loop Abroad's internshipsTranscriptSourcesSupport the Show.Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episode

From escaped pets to snake rodeos, the Florida Everglades are a hotbed of bizarre occurrences. And these dwindling wetlands have become a reptile paradise for Invasive Burmese Pythons. But while these pythons thrive, native animal populations are being hunted to extinction before our very eyes. Join us as we delve into the real-time impact of these slithery invaders!Drop us a line at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctioneventextinctionevent.buzzsprout.com©2024 Extinction Event ©2024 Peglegdeer

 Ever dreamed of having a talking parrot to come home to or a fuzzy chimp to integrate into the family dynamics? We're here to tell you why you might want to rethink those pets. This week we delve into the dark world of illegal wildlife trafficking. We'll be narrowing our focus in order to go a little deeper into some of the most at risk species and spout some surprising statistics about the all too familiar parrot and the closest living relatives to humans, apes and monkeys. Content Warning: Some disturbing stories are described during this episode concerning bodily mutilation, sensitive audiences be advised. 

Episode 33! In this episode Tom and I discuss giving back to offset the pet trade and many other interesting topics. We ask you to listen and be open to understanding various perspectives and take action in the conservation of our favorite taxa! Ryan: IG: @RAD_Reptiles82 YT: @Rad_reptiles Rad-reptiles.com  Tom IG: @twoturtletom YT: @twoturtletom Intro Music: Mr. Smith - Poor Man's Groove Outro Music: tomorrow-is-today - 5282

This week we are joined by three special guests from Canada's Newest Pet Trade Show. Connect Pet Expo is coming to Niagara Falls, Canada in May and we can't wait to see you there. Listen in to hear about how the Connect team is doing things differently to revolutionize pet trade shows and all the reasons you definitely have to be there... including the fact that the Pet Shop Girls are going to have our own booth! Come and see us. Connect Pet Trade Expo May 15-16, 2024 Niagara Falls Convention Centre https://www.connectpetexpo.ca/ Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirls Connect with Carly (House of Paws): https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutique https://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutique https://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutique Connect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets): https://www.facebook.com/odysseypets https://www.instagram.com/odysseypets https://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallas Connect with Pet Product News: https://www.petproductnews.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PetProductNews

What do you get when you cross connection, innovation, and collaboration in the pet industry with a gorgeous Niagara Falls backdrop?  The first-ever Connect, Canada's Pet Trade Expo. That's what! The guest in this episode is Grant Crossman, the brain and drive behind this business-to-business trade show event coming to Niagara Falls Convention Center May 15th-16th, 2024.  In this episode, Candace and Grant reveal everything you need to know about Connect, and why it's wise you make it a point to be there. You'll hear more about:

Welcome to the Reptiles With Podcast. On this reptiles with podcast we talk about another FWC incident with killing a Black Throat Monitor lizard, the illegal pet trade, reptile abuse, poaching, and some awesome ball pythons Host: Yoshii: @modernreptileshop Chuck: @MadBioReptiles Tino: @Constantly__tino Production: Eric: @Reptiverse Join our FREE Facebook community: https://m.facebook.com/groups/773512687499192/?ref=share&mibextid=SDPelY ModernReptileShop.Com Merch:   https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 (a % of proceeds will be donated to conservation) Brian Barczyk Legacy Aquarium GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-barczyks-legacy-aquarium 00:00 FWC Kills Black Throat Monitor? USARKFL responds.. (  @MyFWCvideos  |  @usarkflorida2970  ) 10:38 Reptiles With Podcast and   @coldbloodedcaffeine    have partnered up to release the STRONGEST coffee in the reptile game ( Use Code: reptileswith at https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/products/reptiles-with-coffee-blend?ref=REPTILESWITH ) 11:03 27 Reptiles SEIZED from Kent County home (Article: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/27-reptiles-seized-from-kent-county-home) 17:40 Virginia Fights Turtle Poaching (Article: https://www.news-journal.com/virginia-furthers-efforts-to-combat-illegal-turtle-trade/article_e46ce284-5ad9-584a-a585-775d9b27045b.html) 31:29 MERCH! ( https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 ) 31:43 Peter Birch (  @CrittaCam  ) on Dehorning Rhinos & Poachers 36:05 Herping Adventures 44:57 Sponsor: ImperialReptiles.Com ( Use Code: reptileswith at checkout to receive a discount on dry goods orders ) 45:18 Justin Kobylka (  @KINOVAReptiles  ) & Ball Pythons ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKRS7PhPGOE ) Reptile Podcast by Modern Reptile #MODERNREPTILE #REPTILESWITHPODCAST #REPTILESWITH #MODERNREPTILEPODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST CHANNEL ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber !!!!!!!!!!CONNECT WITH US!!!!!!!!!! Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/modernreptileshop Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/modernreptileshop/modernreptileshop@GMAIL.COM https://modernreptileshop.com/pages/contact-us Who is Modern Reptile? Simply put; this is a family effort. At Modern Reptile, we have put our efforts towards breeding quality reptiles. Our energy is focused on investment grade reptiles and high-end pets. The Reptiles With Podcast covers Repti-Culture with a comedic twist. We aim to give different perspectives on all topics, even the controversial ones. Reptiles With Podcast by Modern Reptile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/support

In celebration of World Snake Day 2023, we've put together a collection of our favorite Snake Stories from our podcast guests over the years!  Featuring Dr. Matt Goode (Ep 53), John Jensen (Ep 59), Rulon Clark (Ep 12), Dr. Emily Taylor (Ep 23), Gowri Shankar (Ep 62), Craig Hoover (Ep 9), Dillon Perron (Ep 34), Dr. Bruce Means (Ep 61), Dr. Charles Smith (Ep 29) and Melissa Amarello (Ep 14), as well as a snake story from Dr. Chris Jenkins. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.

Summary:  Even tarantulas need a little love! Many species of tarantulas are disappearing and in this episode Kiersten talk about what's happening and what we're doing to help.   For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes:  The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery “Farewell to the World's Smallest Tarantula?” By Jane Schneider https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2017/Oct-Nov/Conservation/Spruce-Fir-Moss_Spider “Beautiful Ornamental Tarantulas Win Global Protections from Pet Trade.” https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/beautiful-ornamental-tarantulas-win-global-protections-pet-trade-2019-08-26/   Conservation Organizations to check out: Butterfly Pavillion in Colorado - https://butterflies.org/spider-conservation-research/   Commission for Environmental Cooperation - www.cec.org Tarantulas de Mexico - https://www.tarantulasdemexico.com iNaturalist app can be downloaded from any app store   Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops) Kiersten - Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating.  This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. This episode is the tenth and final episode of tarantulas and the tenth thing I like about these hairy beauties is the conservation efforts being done to ensure we never lose them. Now it may not seem like tarantulas need conservation efforts but many of them are impacted by habitat loss, the pet trade, and souvenir trinkets. In this episode we're going to take a look at some of these threats and what we're doing to help. When discussing any animal conservation issue, habitat loss is often one of the main problems. There are a lot of us creatures on this planet and we need to get much better at sharing it with all living things. One example of a tarantula impacted by habitat loss is the spruce-fir moss spider, the smallest tarantula in the world. This tiny BB-pellet sized tarantula is found in only a few isolated pockets of the Southern Appalachian mountains. They used to be commonly found all over Clingmans Dome, a mountain straddling North Carolina and Tennessee, but they have become more and more difficult to find. Biology Professor Kefyn Catley says in 1987 he could find them all over the rocks at Clingmans Dome but in 2017 they were none to be found. These small tarantulas live at high elevations typically above 5300 feet above sea level in moss that clings to boulders. The moss grows in mats which creates a microclimate that provides warmth, moisture, and food that the tarantula needs to survive. If the moss dries out, the spider cannot survive. This is exactly what's plaguing the spruce-moss tarantulas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Invasive insects have invaded the park and are decimating the native trees that provide shade and moisture which keeps the moss growing. The loss of these trees has also increased the temperatures of this ecosystem. This is bad news for our little friend.  The tarantulas are trying to find new habitat by moving to north-facing rocks that still harbor the moss mats they need, but these refuges are also quickly disappearing.  So what are we doing to help? First we're still studying this little arachnid. Biologists from Western Carolina University and Great Smoky Mountain National Park forestry biologists are continuing their studies of this tarantula. We must know more about their natural history and their current population numbers if we are to help them survive.  The second action we've taken is to add the spruce-moss tarantula to the Endangered Species List. In 1995, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service added this tarantula to the endangered species list making it only the third spider to be added to the list. Doing this provided scientists leverage to take steps toward protecting the habitat in which the tarantula lives. Once this was done, a third action was approved which was the targeted eradication of the invasive insect eating the trees in the park. Now, spraying insecticide around can impact more than just the insect you want to kill and the scientists knew this, so with the help of park services, they devised a plan that targeted the invasive insect with as little impact to others as possible. This is an ongoing project and I know I have my fingers crossed that the spruce-fir moss tarantula survives for years to come. For those of us that are fans of the great outdoors, we know that habitat loss is something that is a problem on every continent and in every environment. Hundreds of different animals are impacted by it everyday. Tarantulas are no exception and what is happening to the spruce-moss spider is happening to many species of tarantulas all over the world. As tropical forests are cut down to make room for cattle, as wooded areas are logged for use in construction, and as desert is torn up to provide housing for more and more humans, the tarantulas are losing their homes. What we must learn is how to share our space with them and make sure when we move in they don't have to move out. The other major threat to tarantulas is the pet trade. Those of you who may be listening to this series to help get over your fear of tarantulas are probably thinking ‘who in their right mind would have a tarantula as a pet?'. Well, I can't attest to the ‘right-mind' part, but tarantulas can actually be pretty cool pets. They are certainly not for everyone and they do need specialized care that you must be willing to take the time to give them, but they can be a very rewarding pet. As I've said before, I had a rose-haired tarantula for 12 years. She hung out in an aquarium with coconut fiber substrate, a water dish, a hidey hole, and furniture that we'd rotate to give her something new to investigate. We did not handle her much, only every once in a while when we needed to deep clean her enclosure, even though she was very even tempered. Tarantulas don't really like to be handled. Sorry for that slight detour there, I really loved Rosy, but let's get back to the pet trade. For many years the pet trade has been taking its toll on the wild population of tarantulas. We first saw it in the desert areas of Mexico where the red-kneed tarantulas are found. These beautiful red, orange, and black tarantulas have been favorites of pet owners for years. It's fairly easy to catch these burrowing tarantulas by fooling the females out of they burrow with a fake prey item  on a string, kinda like fishing. During breeding seasons all you have to do is scoop up the males that are wandering around looking for a mate. The desert used to be covered in these tarantulas and people didn't think collecting them from the wild was a big deal. There were hundreds, maybe thousands, what would it hurt if we took a few? It hurt a lot because the mature adults were being harvested for the pet trade removing those that could repopulate the area. And it takes many years for these spiders to reach reproductive age, like 8 to 10 years.  The same thing is now happening to newly discovered tarantula species like the beautiful blue tarantulas of Sri Lanka and India. These are arboreal spiders that have proven incredibly popular with tarantula enthusiasts because of their bright, gorgeous colors. They are incredibly difficult to breed in captivity; therefore, people who are interested in nothing but making money off of nature, collect from the wild to sell them to an eager market.   So what are we doing? Reluctantly not enough, because part of the problem is that we don't have an accurate count of the population numbers of most tarantulas in the wild. Scientists all over the world are trying to fix this by beginning studies to count tarantulas year after year to try and get a baseline to help develop conservation guidelines.  Another regrettable problem that impacts tarantula populations in the wild is that trade in many species is legal because there are no regulations. Trade in some species is illegal but not many. We are combatting this through CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species which has ratified a treaty approved by 183 countries to regulate tarantulas in the Poecilotheria family. This is the family that includes our bright, blue friends. This was passed in 2019, and trade still continues in these species but permits are now needed and shipments are inspected at customs. This is step toward protecting them, a small step but these regulations combined with the population studies researchers are conducting can lead to stronger protections.  The last major threat to tarantulas is souvenir shops. This may sound silly but this is one of the number one reasons bird-eating spider populations are dwindling. Tourists visiting the home of the bird-eating tarantulas can find these awe-inspiring spiders mounted under glass or plastic for sale in souvenir shops. They are beautiful and look awesome hanging on your wall but we have to remember that these were living creatures that were roaming the jungle just days before. Taking them out of the web of life to hang them on your wall is not something that should be okay. A picture is worth a thousand words and can save a tarantulas life. Now, my listeners, what can you yourselves do to help your eight-legged friends? Many things. For one, if you want to purchase a tarantula for your own enjoyment at home, make sure you are buying a captive bred tarantula. Ask the breeders where they get their tarantulas, ask to see proof of their breeding facilities, and talk to breeders who specialize in baby tarantulas that are bred in captivity. My Rosy was an adoption from a family that had purchased her from a responsible breeder.  Number two, do not buy any souvenirs that are made using dead tarantulas. If there is no market for this kind of souvenir, people will stop killing tarantulas to make them. Number three, get involved with a local college, or an app like iNaturalist, that is studying tarantula populations. So much amazing research is supported by citizen scientists and you can help make a difference. You could be taking a hike in the desert or a tour in tropical forest and reporting a siting on iNaturalist can help researchers.  I know I've gone over a bit in the episode and I apologize, but I am completely fascinated by these amazing arachnids and I want them to survive for millennia to come! Thank you so much for taking the tarantula journey with me. The conservation efforts we are taking to ensure their continued survival is my tenth favorite thing about tarantulas.    If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change.    Join me in two weeks for the beginning of a brand new series discussing a wicked cool unknown animal, the caecilian.    (Piano Music plays)  This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, piano extraordinaire.  

Welcome to the Reptiles With Podcast. On this reptile podcast we talk about a Florida Man Biting the Head off of a Pet Snake in a domestic violence situation and discuss a PETA survey about the percent of death within the reptile pet trade. REPTILES WITH COFFEE OUT NOW : USE CODE: reptileswith at https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/products/reptiles-with-coffee-blend?ref=REPTILESWITH Host: Yoshii: @modernreptileshop Chuck: @MadBioReptiles Tino: @Constantly__tino Production: Eric: @Reptiverse ModernReptileShop.Com Merch: https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 (a % of proceeds will be donated to conservation) 00:00 - 02:35 Yoshii SLANDER 02:36 - 05:35 Florida Man bites head off of Python 05:36 - 13:43 Post Reptile Show review 13:44 - 14:11 Reptiles With Podcast and @coldbloodedcaffeine6484 have partnered up to release the STRONGEST coffee in the reptile game ( Use Code: reptileswith at https://coldbloodedcaffeine.com/products/reptiles-with-coffee-blend?ref=REPTILESWITH ) 14:12 - 25:58 Peta Reptile Death Survey 25:59 - 26:13 MERCH! ( https://modernreptileshop.com/collections/reptile-merch-for-sale1 ) 26:14 - 28:50 Breeder and Seller post sale responsibility 28:51 - 34:57 Tino and Chuck bicker about captive death vs wild death 34:58 - 35:18 Sponsor: ImperialReptiles.Com ( Use Code: reptileswith at checkout to receive a discount on dry goods orders ) 35:19 - 38:59 Pet Trade vs Skin Trade 39:00 - 42:00 Biologically dead? Reptile Podcast by Modern Reptile #MODERNREPTILE #REPTILESWITHPODCAST #REPTILESWITH #MODERNREPTILEPODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST CHANNEL ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber !!!!!!!!!!CONNECT WITH US!!!!!!!!!! Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/modernreptileshop Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/modernreptileshop/modernreptileshop@GMAIL.COM https://modernreptileshop.com/pages/contact-us Reptiles With Podcast by Modern Reptile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQN1-ZcfQ6ulG2hE41lIKw/videos?view_as=subscriber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reptileswith/support

Send us a Text Message.Are you a pet professional who's planning on going to pet trade shows this year? Here's how to prepare for and have the most successful trade show yet!We know trade show season in the Pet Industry is ALL year long - so stay prepared with our Free Trade Show Checklist!  https://bit.ly/TradeShowCheckListSubscribe to our Pet Events Newsletter:https://americanpetprofessionals.com/subscribe-here/Submit a pet event for our Pet Events Newsletter:https://americanpetprofessionals.com/peteventsnewsletter/submitpetevent/Get our 75+ Pet Podcasts Workbook & Guide!Over 20 pages of content, information, checklists,  & our list of 75+ Pet Podcasts.Click here to get yours!Learn more about American Pet Professionals by going to:www.AmericanPetProfessionals.comSupport the Show.If you haven't done so yet, please follow or subscribe to our podcast! We have many solo episodes here on the podcast with ideas, tips and information about pet businesses and the pet industry. And many more incredible pet industry professionals in future episodes. If you're not following the podcast you will miss out on valuable information. Follow now!Music: "You Can Do More" by lemonmusicstudio

Ever wonder how 101 Dalmatians affected breeding and dog shelters? What about films like Finding Nemo? Let's talk about how popular tv and movies featuring animals over the years have affected the pet trade in the US and around the world.SourcesTikTokSupport me on PatreonGive the gift of an Audible subscription hereLaunch your first podcast with Buzzsprout hereBook your first hostel stay with Hostelworld hereCheck travel insurance rates with World Nomads hereSupport the showFollow me on Instagram at StumbleSafari to see photos from this episodeSupport me on Patreon for early ad free episodes and bonus content

Malithi Thanthridge (Voice, Content generation), Ishika Tripathi (Content generation), and Julie Pan (Post-production, Content generation) from the University of Ottawa interview Dr. Zen Faulkes. Dr. Zen Faulkes is a scientist and Assistant Professor at McMaster University and the well-renowned author of several books, blogs, and papers on topics including neurobiology, carcinology, evolutionary biology, and scientific communication. In this episode, Dr. Faulkes shares with us the issues surrounding the crayfish pet trade ecologically and legislatively and proposes ways to improve them. Learn more: https://sites.google.com/site/doctorzen/home?authuser=0&pli=10:30 - Introducing the researcher: Dr.Zen Faulkes 1:01 - Summary of two papers discussed1:34 - Discussing the problem at hand: invasive crayfish9:15 - Challenges of this project and next steps - finding information and encouraging action12:51 - Overall Summary and what you can do to helpSoundtrack by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

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Calling all conservationists! On this episode of Conservation Conversations, the Wildlife Conservation Hub (Ankitha Venguswamy, Sarah Bigley, Danielle Reed) talk to teen activist and author, Grace Comerford. This episode focuses on teen activists changing the world, becoming a self-publishing author, the illegal pet trade, and wildlife rescue volunteer opportunities. Thanks for listening to this episode of Conservation Conversations brought to you by the Global Co Lab Network's Wildlife Conservation Hub!

On this week's The Sci-Files, your hosts Chelsie and Danny interview Gia Haddock. Gia is a senior Fisheries and Wildlife student at MSU. Having an interest in disease, amphibians, and sociology, Gia combined the three with their undergraduate research. They study the current behaviors, knowledge, and opinions of those involved in the amphibian pet trade through the lens of disease spread. Currently, we are in a sixth mass extinction, with amphibians one of the most imperiled groups. One of these reasons is the human movement of lethal amphibian-targeting fungi, Bsal and Bd. There have been previous bans on amphibian and exotic species imports that have been overturned, but a new ban is being discussed now. This has been met with much disdain from the pet trade community. Gia has spent two years developing interview protocol, creating relationships with the pet trade, and conducting interviews. There is a trend in legislation and management decision-making to make choices without recognizing the voices of those that their decisions will affect. Gia aims to use their research to inform decision-making in regards to limiting the spread of disease in the pet trade. They hope their work will contribute to creating better representation, trust, collaboration, and transparency in the pet trade world. If you're interested in talking about your MSU research on the radio or nominating a student, please email Chelsie and Danny at scifiles@impact89fm.org. Check The Sci-Files out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube! 

Little Beaks is a rescue/rehoming bird sanctuary that focuses on small parrots/parakeets - budgies, cockatiels, doves, canaries and finches.Sadly (like most bird rescue/rehomers) Little Beaks is in high demand  :(Partly due to the unethical breeding behaviours of a select group of small parrot owners and partly to the continued human lack of knowledge concerning living with a small parrot - especially when it comes to caring for and sharing your life with a single budgie/cockatiel/canary living in a small cage.It seems somewhat unbelievable that in the age of Google and internet access that people are still not knowing that birds in captivity need more than a seed diet and that a solitary life in a small cocky cage is not the best life for a bird.  But ask Little Beaks (probably any bird rescue/rehomer) and they will tell you these issues persist in a modern, pet trade focussed bird society with access to the internet.When it come to caged bird welfare these are Little Beaks top tips:1. Before you even step into a backyard or pet store do your research on the bird you think you want in your life.2. Use reputable bird breeders - one who manage their breeding birds ethically and can show you clearly what they do, how they keep their birds and the care they give them.3. If you buy a cage/patio aviary/aviary replace all the included dowel perches with real branches.4. Use branches before bird safe rope; and if you buy a rope perch ensure it is made with bird safe fibres.5. Never use plastic perches.6. Provide your bird/s with a varied diet including good quality seed, sprouts, vegetables and fruit.7. Avoid clipping any birds wings; if you must clip your bird/s wing/s consult with an avian vet and have the clipping done by an avian vet ONLY.8. Never release your pet bird if you no longer want it or if you are having trouble caring for your bird - seek help from a vet or bird rescue service.Little Beaks wants to clarify when talking "bird breeders" this is referring to unethical, uneducated bird welfare humans who bird farm, and is not referring to those aviculturists who care for and breed their birds ethically with great care and concern for their birds and educate themselves in bird welfare, nutrition, provide large aviaries and free flight opportunities for the birds in their care and acknowledge the need for captive breeding of birds that are endangered or threatened so as to maintain a species dna and for those who provide captive birds for re-population of restored habitat homelands.Little Beaks FaceBook:https://www.facebook.com/LittleBeaksLittle Beaks Instagram:instagram.com/little_beaks

In this episode, Grace recounts her experiences caring for animals that were victims of the pet trade, a billion dollar illegal industry centered around taking baby animals from their families in the wild to sell them as pets.

In this week's episode, Emma, Kate and Robi discuss the exotic pet trade.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Katie Cannon, Education Director at Carolina Tiger Rescue about the exotic pet trade, Tiger King, and the power of a good nap. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 01:16 Shoutouts02:20 Nic and Laura ramble about animals and stuff11:15 Interview with Katie Cannon starts22:45 Tiger King challenges 34:15 Funny working with tigers storyPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Katie Cannon at https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-cannon-a37253b9/Guest Bio:Katie Cannon, Education Director at Carolina Tiger Rescue is a graduate of Appalachian State University. She has worked at Carolina Tiger Rescue for 6 years overseeing education programs including field trips, summer camp, adult day camp, and most recently, virtual field trips and tours. Katie is a former teacher who has always had a love for animals and decided to make the leap to the Rescue after 5 years in the classroom. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show (https://www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form)

This week I'm chatting to H S Sathya Chandra Sagar (Sagara) about the effects of the pet trade on wild bird populations, the importance of mentorship in his career, and his life-long love of nature. H S Sathya Chandra Sagar is a PhD Researcher in the Sound Forest Lab at the University of Wisconsin. At the time of recording this podcast he was working as a Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Science and as a Conservation Scientist at WildCAT-C. Funky Chunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3789-funky-chunk License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parrots and snakes, wild cats and monkeys---exotic pets can now be found everywhere from skyscraper apartments and fenced suburban backyards to roadside petting zoos. In Animal Traffic: Lively Capital in the Global Exotic Pet Trade (Duke UP, 2020) Rosemary-Claire Collard investigates the multibillion-dollar global exotic pet trade and the largely hidden processes through which exotic pets are produced and traded as lively capital. Tracking the capture of animals in biosphere reserves in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize; their exchange at exotic animal auctions in the United States; and the attempted rehabilitation of former exotic pets at a wildlife center in Guatemala, Collard shows how exotic pets are fetishized both as commodities and as objects. Their capture and sale sever their ties to complex socio-ecological networks in ways that make them appear as if they do not have lives of their own. Collard demonstrates that the enclosure of animals in the exotic pet trade is part of a bioeconomic trend in which life is increasingly commodified and objectified under capitalism. Ultimately, she calls for a “wild life” politics in which animals are no longer enclosed, retain their autonomy, and can live for the sake of themselves. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/animal-studies

Welcome Dog Lovers! Today’s interview features Pete Paxton, an Animal cruelty investigator who has gone undercover into over 700 puppy mills, documenting the connection between the stores we buy puppies from and the sources that supply them. Along the way, he's rescued dogs that were neglected and abused, and learned how to rehabilitate them into trusting and loved family members.Pete, how did you get into this line of work?What exactly is a puppy mill and how do they operate?How many puppy mills are in operation at any given time in the US? How do they get shut down?Are many disguised as rescues?How do you get access into these puppy mills?How many of these places have you infiltrated?And in addition to the puppy mills, there are people selling animals (often stolen) to laboratories right?How are your investigations funded?Can you give your thoughts on the Animal Welfare Act? It’s existed for over 53 yrs, why has it never been fully implemented?What has been your biggest bust? Can you describe the conditions in these places?Where can people go to actually see your undercover footage?Don’t the pet shop owners realize where the puppies are coming from?If we want to bring a new dog into our home, how do we do our homework to make sure we’re not getting a puppy mill dog?Pete mentioned the Companion Animal Protection SocietyPete mentioned taking action with Grey2KUSA H.R. 7826 (Federal Bill) and ending greyhound racing nationwidePete’s book: Rescue Dogs: Where They Come From, Why They Act the Way They Do, and How to Love Them Well We appreciate our sponsor: CritterZoneAs a Wag out Loud listener you can use code WOL1at checkout to get $15 off of your purchaseThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Pete for being on the show. Catch you next time!Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO

Illegal trade is one of the greatest threats to wild snake populations. Chris discusses the issue with Craig Hoover, Executive Vice President of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. They discuss Craig’s career in combating the wildlife trade in various roles including law enforcement, policy, and administration. Listen and learn more about the factors driving the skin trade, the species and regions it impacts most, and Craig’s thoughts on what needs to be done to conserve wild snake populations.

Join us as we dive into the exotic pet trade! In this episode we discuss what the exotic pet trade is like here in the USA. Learn about the illegal trade of birds, primates, and mammals to be sold as pets, and why most of them make terrible pets for your home!

Katya takes a look into the illegal wildlife trade, specifically the exotic pet trade. Lions and tigers and bears oh my!

In this episode founder and director of Zoocheck, Rob Laidlaw, outlines which animals comprise exotic versus domesticated species. Rob shocks us with the numbers involved in the massive exotic pet trade: globally, if you include fish, this effects hundreds of millions of animals. The consequences of this industry not only to the animals themselves from […]

At just nine inches tall, cotton-top tamarins are among the smallest monkeys in the world. Unfortunately, because of their distinctive look, they’re also in-demand and endangered. The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.

We had an incredible opportunity to catch up again with Dr. Laurie Marker of Cheetah Conservation Fund before she heads back to Namibia. With the illegal wildlife trade so much in the spotlight now, today we highlight the lesser-known incidents of illegal pet trade and trafficking in cheetah and its' detrimental impact across the planet on the overall wild, and captive, gene pool. An estimated 300 cheetahs are poached and smuggled each year, and illegally sold in the Arabian Peninsula pet trade, and of that only one out of six cubs survive. While we often think of rhinos and elephants as the species critically endangered by the illegal trade, the cheetah is literally fighting for its survival with fewer than 7,500 remaining across populations that are highly fragmented and 80% of those located outside protected areas, putting the cheetah at great risk for extinction. For a species with low populations numbers to begin with, losses to trafficking threaten the cheetah's very existence.

Vancouver animal rights activist David Isbister shares his knowledge on industries that exploit animals.Read more →

Adam M. Roberts ‘The Compassionate Conservationist’ – CEO of Born Free USA, talk with Big Blend Radio about the organization’s newly released report on the perils of the online exotic pet trade: "Downloading Cruelty: An Investigation into the Online Sales of Exotic Pets in the U.S." See: www.bornfreeusa.org/a3e_downloading_cruelty.php

In this episode, Donna chats with Kathryn Bertok, Curator of Animals at Carolina Tiger Rescue. The 55-acre Pittsboro, North Carolina facility has more than 70 animals in its care including tigers, binturongs, lions, cougars, bobcats, caracals, kinkajous, ocelots and servals. The organization is working toward the day when wildcats are not owned by individuals as pets; wildcats are not used for entertainment purposes; no trade exists for wildcats or their parts; and all wildcats prosper in sustainable, native habitats. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Carolina Tiger Rescue on Pet Life Radio. var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};

Jana of the Jungle and co-hosts, Terri Peterson and Roberto Rainforest host Carol Crews of Osa Wildlife Sanctuary, saving injured wildlife and those rescued from the pet trade in Southern Costa Rica for reintroduction into the wild. . For more information on how to help Carol and her fabulous work in Costa Rica visit OsaWildlife.org!