Even today, primates are under threat from the illegal pet trade. Often stolen from the wild as babies, with their family groups killed, these animals are trafficked around the world for sale in Asia and The Middle East.
PG - Parental Guidance
7 minutes
English
Additional info
We hear the story of some of the orangutans and chimpanzees that have been rescued from the cruel illegal pet industry, and learn of the damage this causes both the wild populations and the cruel treatment of the orphaned animals involved. We learn of the role that social media has to play in the fate of these animals, and what can be done to help.
Not A Pet looks at the illegal wildlife pet trade, and the role social media plays in the parading and trading of exotic animals online. This episode focuses on great apes and monkeys.
Categories
Biodiversity, Conservation, Education, Law and Justice, Life on Land, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation
Countries
The Netherlands
Production Company
WaterBear Network, The Big Sky, Triangle Monday
Language
English
Year of Production
2021
Parental rating
PG - Parental Guidance
PG - Parental Guidance
7 minutes
English
Additional info
We hear the story of some of the orangutans and chimpanzees that have been rescued from the cruel illegal pet industry, and learn of the damage this causes both the wild populations and the cruel treatment of the orphaned animals involved. We learn of the role that social media has to play in the fate of these animals, and what can be done to help.
Not A Pet looks at the illegal wildlife pet trade, and the role social media plays in the parading and trading of exotic animals online. This episode focuses on great apes and monkeys.
Categories
Biodiversity, Conservation, Education, Law and Justice, Life on Land, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation