The exotic pet trend is growing globally and setting off alarm bells among wildlife conservation experts. The United States is one of the world’s biggest players in the exotic pet trade, and more than 30% of the animals it imports for the trade are sourced straight from wild populations. An exotic pet’s journey often starts with being captured in a remote jungle and ends in a U.S. household. Wildlife exploitation, including for the pet trade, is a major driver of the global extinction crisis. One million species are on track to face extinction in coming decades unless action is taken to address species loss. Addressing the United States’ role in the exotic pet trade must be a top priority to stem this crisis and protect biodiversity for future generations. We published a report highlighting how the U.S. pet trade threatens global wildlife. You can read it by going to the link in our bio and selecting this post. Then click "A Center for Biological Diversity Report" at the top of ...