Ethical Exotic Pet Adoption: How to Avoid Wildlife Trafficking
The illegal wildlife trade generates $7-23 billion annually, with exotic animals often sold as unique companions. Many don’t realize the dark side of this demand. Brittany Vanderstine of Wild Exotics Animal Rescue puts it bluntly: “Animals are a topic society doesn’t give second thought to.” In the U.S., 66% of households own pets, including 6…