The illegal wildlife trade has generally focused on species such as rhinos, elephants, and pangolins which are trafficked and killed for their use in traditional medicines, or for other consumptive practices, but the global trade in live animals is also considerable, and reptile species are particularly popular. The results of a study led by researchers […]
Continue ReadingWhat is the most humane way to kill amphibians and small reptiles that are used in research? Historically, such animals were often killed by cooling followed by freezing, but this method was outlawed by ethics committees because of concerns that ice-crystals may form in peripheral tissues while the animal is still conscious, putatively causing intense pain. This […]
Continue ReadingThe National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is investigating a case in which prohibited reptiles were discovered after a raid in Gymea, New South Wales. Following an investigation into the alleged supply of illegal substances in the southern Sydney region, a search took place at a residence in Flat Rock Place, Gymea Bay, on May […]
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