Around 622 species of animals and plants are endangered as a direct result of the catch in their natural habitats and commercialization . In addition , some 2,300 species of animals and 24,000 plants are threatened by the same cause . Every year , lists increase. The price we paid for this unconscionable trade , acquire increasingly more severe , to break the ecological balance in which we live . Numerous scientific reports show that we are breaking the balance that balances our only planet , exposing our own survival . Nevertheless , the Holocaust continues and with it , will dissipate the hope of reason and common sense should prevail in humans. International trade in species of wild fauna and flora , their remains and derivatives , is now a big business worth over 6,000 million dollars a year. A large part of this volume corresponds to legal business transactions regulated by the various national laws and international treaties. But one-third of this trade, responds to illegal traffic in endangered species smuggled in different countries. The September 14, 1990 , in a cultural exchange between Spain and Latin America to celebrate the V Centenary of the Discovery , sailed from the port of Huelva , the ship " Guanahani " the expedition " Adventure 92 " with 430 students and 30 members of the crew. After crossing the Yucatan Peninsula , Costa Rica , Panama , Cartagena and Puerto Rico , on October 22, entered the port of Cadiz , happily ending journey that lasted 40 days and which was Expedition Leader Miguel de la Cuadra Salcedo . Subsequent to receipt and organized protocol upon arrival , no one expected what was confirmed three hours later . The hold of the ship was inspected by the Civil Guard , finding more than sixty parrots and macaws , two primates five stuffed alligators and two toucans. A total of 81 animals protected and endangered species , were seized . All of them were in deplorable condition and according to witnesses , many more died on the return trip to Spain . This case is not an isolated event. United States, Japan , Europe and the Eastern countries , are the main consumers of wild nature in the world , the principal destination of a trade that has on developing countries (South America, Africa and East Asia) , its major suppliers. Each year, more than 5,000 species disappear from the face of the Earth . This alarming loss of biodiversity seriously compromises the future of sustainable development. Species how the Bengal tiger , the Asian and African elephant , the white and black rhino , the Giant Panda , the black parrot Asian Great Apes , the Turtle, the Toucan , hardwood trees such as Mahogany , Rosewood , Macaws , Frogs , Orchids , Cactus ... etc. . , are on the verge of extinction , being included in a list each day red skyrockets . Do not forget, that to us to end this illegal traffic . The solution is simple . If there is no client vendor. Without the seller, wholesaler and disappears with it , traffic sinks and dissipates. A simple formula , but it requires a sufficient awareness on the part of citizens when owning pets and exotic animals. Enjoy a talking parrot or macaw , means that many have died on the way, so we can look at our home . Not worth much sacrifice for just a whim. Say no to buying a copy Exotic ( reptile , tropical fish , parrots , etc. . ), Ie not the illegal wildlife trade . The lack of awareness and information on this topic , is the cause of many problems. Thus, much of the volume of animals being taken each year , is used to meet the demand for pets increasingly exotic decorative objects ( trophies , skins ... ) , ode animals used in research laboratories , including higher primates such as chimpanzees . Actually , most of the violations are due to the behavior patterns of the developed countries . Some patterns generating a demand becomes exorbitant catch figures necessary to meet it . The five million live birds that circulate annually by the world market, the million and a half U.S. only imported reptiles , and intended market "pets" , or the more than 25 million butterflies Taiwan annually exports collectors , demonstrate the magnitude of the overflow of an activity result of the idea " that any animal can be a pet, the more exotic and better " or " a natural decorative element " in our homes, is a sign of good taste and appreciation for nature . Given this , both personal and social, must : • Be aware , when we buy an exotic animal or a product derived from whether harvesting has negatively affected wild populations or individual. If you can prove dangerous or adversely affect native ecosystems , in case you slip. If it is justifiable to detain a living, for the sole purpose of owning , recluyéndolo in areas that have nothing to do with their natural habitats . • Learning about how wildlife lives in nature, and whim banishing misconceptions that are harmful . • Avoid consumption of animals , plants and their derivatives clearly detrimental to individuals and wild populations . • Strengthen tenure traditional companion animals , exotic versus new "pets" . • Disclose the problem that involves trade in species and mass of demand. The conservation of biodiversity is intimately tied to trade in animals and plants. So much so , it is considered the second important factor in the disappearance of species, after habitat destruction . As the British naturalist Gerald Durrell : " The key to preventing the terrible violation of beings in their natural state involving illegal animal trafficking , is education. You need to teach people that all the elements of nature , are a renewable resource , if used carefully and not wasted . If you teach your natural inheritance is something that should enorgullecerle , and must protect it and not waste it for short term selfish gains , the result will probably be more judicious use of nature for the benefit of all. " The maintenance of biodiversity is achieved , among other ways, by protecting their natural habitats , maintaining special interest areas specific conservation programs . Today, trade in species provides little real economic benefits to countries in development ( exporters ) . The lack of operating strategies that ensure sustainable production , trade has made this basically predatory activity , where the major beneficiaries are the middlemen and traders in the rich countries. Go as an example, and as reported by TRAFFIC , WWF , a black cockatoo costs in the country of origin for his capture " $ 6 " and reaches the consumer at a price of $ 9,231 . A chimpanzee costs for his capture originally $ 77 , reaching the consumer at a price of more than $ 8,000 . The difference is huge and the business "round" . SayNO! to the purchase of exotic animals , ieNO! Species Illegal Trafficking and loss of genetic wealth of the planet we inhabit . Nature must not be on sale.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 02:57:39 +0000
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