Tanya Jackson+FollowWild Tarantulas Are Being Smuggled In?!Did you know the Malaysian purple-femur tarantula is being poached for the exotic pet trade and smuggled into the US, even though it’s illegal? These gorgeous spiders are super rare and now at risk of extinction because collectors can’t get enough. Conservationists are begging for endangered status to stop the imports. If you’re into exotic pets, maybe skip the wild-caught ones and help protect these unique creatures! #Pets #WildlifeTrade #EndangeredSpecies50Share
Jerry Clark+FollowWildlife Trafficking: The Secret Supply ChainDid you know the U.S. is quietly importing a mountain of wildlife, mostly through legal channels? It's not just rare animals in spy-movie crates—think everything from exotic pets to leather goods. The real kicker: this trade is barely tracked, so we could be emptying nature’s shelves without even noticing. Besides risking species extinction, this also opens the door for new pests and diseases. Next time you buy something wild, think twice—your purchase might have a bigger impact than you think! #Business #Industry #WildlifeTrade10Share