Why can't Gray Machine Bird be traded?

Why can't Gray Machine Bird be traded?

In recent years, Gray Parrots have become a popular choice in the pet market due to their high intelligence and imitation abilities. However, at the same time, controversy over the legality of their trade has also increased. This article will combine the hot topics and structured data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide an in-depth analysis of why Gray Machine Bird cannot trade freely.

1. The ecological and legal status of Gray Machine Bird

The graybird is mainly distributed in the tropical rain forests of Africa. Due to its sharp decline in population, it is listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), prohibiting international commercial trade. The following is the statistics of relevant hot data in the past 10 days:

2. The core reasons for prohibiting transactions

1.Ecological protection needs: The gray bird plays the role of seed disperser in the natural ecology. Illegal hunting has caused its wild population to decrease by about 90% in the past 50 years.

2.legal risks: According to my country’s Wildlife Protection Law, buying and selling Appendix I species is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine.

3.Welfare issues: Data shows that 60% of Gray Birds will die due to poor transportation conditions during the smuggling process, and many survivors also suffer from mental illness.

3. Association with recent hot events

4. Alternatives and Public Suggestions

1.Adopt instead of buy: Wildlife rescue centers around the country often have legal individuals waiting for adoption.

2.Electronic pet experience: VR technology can simulate the interaction of Gray Machine Bird, and the number of related APP downloads increased by 300% monthly.

3.ecotourism: Go to legal protected areas in Africa to observe wild populations, which not only satisfies your interests but also supports conservation efforts.

5. Expert opinions

Li Ming, an expert from the China Wildlife Conservation Association, pointed out: "The social needs of graybirds are equivalent to those of a 7-year-old child, and family breeding cannot satisfy them at all. We have monitored that smuggling cases will increase by 40% year-on-year in 2023, which requires the entire population to resist."

Conclusion

Protecting the graybird is not only related to the survival of the species, but also an important link in maintaining biodiversity. By understanding legal regulations and supporting conservation projects, the public can treat this special species more rationally and contribute to ecological security.