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New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US
Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025 A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and animal welfare. The report, titled Primates for Purchase: The Surge in Sales on Social Media in the US, was released Tuesday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in US, Researchers found over 1,600 primates listed for sale on Facebook, TikTok and more over a six-week period in 2025 A new report from leading wildlife and conservation organizations has revealed a sharp rise in the online sale of primates across major social media platforms in the US, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking, public safety and animal welfare. The report, titled Primates for Purchase: The Surge in Sales on Social Media in the US, was released Tuesday by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Continue reading…
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- New report reveals sharp rise in online sale of primates on social media in USThe Guardian - 2026-05-19T10:00:03+00:00
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