Persuasive Essay On Wildlife Trafficking

Wildlife Trafficking: the Elephant in the Room, But Without the Elephants Many people think it is cool and unique to have an exotic pet and stand out among their peers. But for every animal that is transported from its native country for sale, 90% will not survive the journey (“Inside”). That means that only 10% of animals are likely to last just the trip, which does not include the dozens of animals that are canceled orders, abandoned, or starving because of inadequate care and lack of a healthy environment (“Inside”). Wildlife trafficking is the transportation of animals and/or their body parts. It is an issue that has been kept in the dark for the last decade. Companies have buried just how exactly they get their animals and with little to no …show more content…
Wildlife trafficking needs to be criminalized in all countries, not merely regulated, so that smugglers understand that the risks out way the benefits and so that everyone knows about it and is less willing to allow it to happen. Wildlife trafficking has serious effects on the environment, our economy, and …show more content…
Tourism is one way developing countries generate income and provides for a more stable infrastructure. Wildlife trafficking hurts this in multiple ways. People go to these countries to have a unique experience and see things that they would not have back home. When wildlife trafficking occurs, the animals that held such fascination are now seen as easily accessible and expendable. This change in perception could cause the decline of tourism because people no longer believe that visiting these places is worthwhile (Estrada). This hurts the nation and the people who depend on that as income and also hurts allies like the United States because this could cause tension between the countries and finances to become a major