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Wildlife trafficking spreads across social media, putting thousands of species at risk

Researchers tracking online activity for six weeks in mid‑2025 documented advertisements for a range of wildlife—including primates, bird…

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Researchers tracking online activity for six weeks in mid‑2025 documented advertisements for a range of wildlife—including primates, birds, snakes, frogs and orchids—being sold on major social‑media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. The study highlights that wildlife trafficking is increasingly moving onto these digital channels, exposing thousands of species to heightened risk. The findings underscore the breadth of taxa involved and the pervasive use of mainstream social networks for illegal trade.

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