In a world driven by globalization, international trade extends beyond conventional commodities to encompass the diverse fauna and flora of our planet. Unprecedented in scope, a trailblazing study led by University of Oxford’s Dr. Dan Challender unveils a silent crisis; hundreds of species, threatened by international commerce, are devoid of protections under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The convention, enacted in 1975, secures nearly 41,000 species from overexploitation. Yet, our knowledge and challenges have evolved drastically since, leading to the pressing question – is it time to rethink our approach? Unveiling … Continue reading Wildlife on the Market: Oxford Study Calls for Urgent Protection of 900 Vulnerable Species in International Trade