Abstract:Wildlife trade is a profitable economic activity. Birds are among the most heavily traded animals worldwide, with numerous species threatened by pet trade. The present case study was stretched for period of one year to find out the status of wild birds’ trade in Bannu and Dera Ismael Khan Divisions. The study was aimed to find out the types of species, commercial prices of bird, trade routes, overall income generated from birds’ trade and the status of dealers whether licensed or not. Bimonthly visits were con… Show more
“…Many traders mentioned that catching birds using locally made traps is easy, which motivates hunters to catch live birds and trade them in the local markets. Similar patterns of markets being dominated by bird trade have also been recorded in other parts of South Asia, such as Pakistan (Hussain & Khan, 2021). High demand for birds, the small capital investment required, their high abundance in local forests, the lack of awareness of laws on legality of trade, and the ease with which they can be hunted/caught, carried and concealed were the prime causes of the high level of bird trade in all of the markets we studied.…”
Wildlife markets are hotspots for illegal wildlife trade, with traders operating as a result of weak monitoring and law enforcement. Knowledge of species traded, sources, and routes used for transport is needed to identify illegal wildlife trade markets and intervene to stem trade. We conducted surveys in 13 wildlife markets across Bangladesh every month during January-December 2019 to assess the abundance and diversity of wildlife taxa traded and the factors driving this trade. Passeriformes, Columbiformes, Psittaciformes, Artiodactyla, Carnivora and Testudines were the most traded orders. Wildlife markets were also centres of trade for high-value species, including the tiger Panthera tigris, crocodile Crocodylus porosus and tortoises. In hill markets and peri-urban markets the most commonly sold species originated from nearby forests, whereas urban markets included both native species and exotic species sourced internationally. Market type, road links to the market, the presence of law enforcement agencies, proximity to a port and form of sale (live animals or byproducts) all significantly influenced what is being traded. Trade of mammals, reptiles, high-value wildlife species and threatened species was less common in markets proximal to law enforcement agencies. Markets close to seaports or airports were more likely to sell mammals, threatened species and high-value wildlife. Based on our results, we recommend a set of interventions to help reduce market-based wildlife trade in Bangladesh.
“…Many traders mentioned that catching birds using locally made traps is easy, which motivates hunters to catch live birds and trade them in the local markets. Similar patterns of markets being dominated by bird trade have also been recorded in other parts of South Asia, such as Pakistan (Hussain & Khan, 2021). High demand for birds, the small capital investment required, their high abundance in local forests, the lack of awareness of laws on legality of trade, and the ease with which they can be hunted/caught, carried and concealed were the prime causes of the high level of bird trade in all of the markets we studied.…”
Wildlife markets are hotspots for illegal wildlife trade, with traders operating as a result of weak monitoring and law enforcement. Knowledge of species traded, sources, and routes used for transport is needed to identify illegal wildlife trade markets and intervene to stem trade. We conducted surveys in 13 wildlife markets across Bangladesh every month during January-December 2019 to assess the abundance and diversity of wildlife taxa traded and the factors driving this trade. Passeriformes, Columbiformes, Psittaciformes, Artiodactyla, Carnivora and Testudines were the most traded orders. Wildlife markets were also centres of trade for high-value species, including the tiger Panthera tigris, crocodile Crocodylus porosus and tortoises. In hill markets and peri-urban markets the most commonly sold species originated from nearby forests, whereas urban markets included both native species and exotic species sourced internationally. Market type, road links to the market, the presence of law enforcement agencies, proximity to a port and form of sale (live animals or byproducts) all significantly influenced what is being traded. Trade of mammals, reptiles, high-value wildlife species and threatened species was less common in markets proximal to law enforcement agencies. Markets close to seaports or airports were more likely to sell mammals, threatened species and high-value wildlife. Based on our results, we recommend a set of interventions to help reduce market-based wildlife trade in Bangladesh.
“…This is due to hunting of wildlife for subsistence and trade is a widespread phenomenon, especially across tropical Southeast Asia [6,7]. Hussain and Khan [8] reported that wildlife has changed its dimension in recent years from subsistence to commercial trade and Southeast Asia is the epicenter of wildlife trade. This results in large quantities of wild animals are now on the brink of extinction, such as Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) and tiger (Panthera tigris) [9,10].…”
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“…Figure 3A presents the breakdown of wildlife utilization across different taxonomic groups, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. In terms of food, mammals have the highest number of species utilized (15), followed by reptiles (8). Amphibians and birds have comparatively fewer species utilized for food, with one and two, respectively.…”
The Asian region is globally renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, rich ecosystems, and unique cultural heritage. However, the delicate equilibrium between human societies and the diverse flora and fauna faces increasing challenges due to the region's rich biodiversity and escalating utilization of wildlife resources. Hence, this paper aims to document the utilization of endangered wildlife across Asian countries and to report the existing conservation measures and recommendations for sustainable wildlife management over the years. We employed prominent academic databases, specifically SCOPUS, to explore the dynamics of wildlife utilization and its associated implications. From the findings, 9,989 records were successfully identified. However, only 65 articles were included in the review after the screening process. A total of 61 species, comprising 30 mammals, 22 reptiles, one amphibian, and eight birds, all endangered, were identified as subjects of wildlife utilization in 16 Asian countries. China possessed the highest count for wildlife utilization across all categories, including 15 species used for trading purposes. In conclusion, this research underscores the critical need for integrated approaches that balance human needs and conservation imperatives to ensure a sustainable future for Asia's wildlife biodiversity.
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