Born Free Foundation and Blue Cross are calling for a government review of the exotic pet trade following their investigation of the numbers and types of exotic species available to buy online. Publishing a report of their investigation on November 4, the groups said that they want to see legislation surrounding the sales of exotic pets brought up to date. Chris Draper, Programmes Manager for captive wild animals at Born Free Foundation, said, “It is truly shocking how many exotic animals and of such diversity are available online, with so many advertised incorrectly or incompletely and with no indication of their often complex needs.”
Link: Veterinary Record (PDF)