The Illicit Trade of Exotic Pets Online and The Impact on Conservation #factfriday
So far this blog series has largely explored the indirect impacts that social media has had on conservation efforts. This week, the illicit trade…
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The Issue with Photo-prop Animals and Irresponsible Tourism Practice #factfriday
The drive to produce popular Instagram content can lead individuals to overlook animal welfare. Opportunities for an exciting photograph or selfie with a threatened…
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The (Mis)education of Threatened Species Online: The Role of Celebrities and Influencers #factfriday’
Digital fields have grown, with celebrities and Instagram influencers dominating this greatly under-researched space. Affluent individuals have long flaunted their wealth by obtaining exotic,…
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SOCIAL MEDIA’s Impact on Animal Conservation: Exotic Pets, Props, Trade
Hello, my name is Jacob Callicott, I am a final year anthropology undergraduate at Oxford Brookes University. I would like to introduce a short…
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Youth Conservation
Young people of my generation have a very unique connection with nature, one that is often disregarded by adults. “Get off your phone and…
Read MoreThe truth about the illegal trade
Researching wildlife trade isn’t for everyone. It requires going to markets and seeing wild animals being kept in cramped, unsuitable, sometimes abysmal conditions that…
Read MoreTop Reasons why Slow Loris Pet Videos ARE Cruel
by Anna Nekaris So here it is – a list of what any would-be slow loris conservationist needs to know, and ammunition to apply…
Read MoreYouTube – does it conserve or kill the slow loris?
By Asier Gil Vasquez Our perceptions of the world will define our opinions, beliefs and actions. Traditional mass media and new forms of media,…
Read MoreEmergency Guide for Rescuing Slow Lorises
It seems more people have acquired a loris than ever before. The illegal trade in these endangered primates is on the increase. Many people…
Read MoreBut at least it still has teeth…
This week the ‘Slow Loris Eating Sticky Rice’ video has gone more viral than ever before. Somehow people think that this video is okay…the…
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