Pet Trade Industry Ethics
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What is one of the main causes of distress and death of animals in the pet trade industry?

  • Poor nutrition
  • Poor housing
  • Poor veterinary care
  • Inadequate environmental enrichment (correct)
  • What is the best way to help animals affected by the pet trade industry?

  • Donate money to animal rescue organizations
  • Buy animals from pet shops
  • Release animals into the wild
  • Adopt an animal (correct)
  • What is one of the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity?

  • Stress (correct)
  • Lack of exercise
  • Overfeeding
  • Improved physical health
  • Study Notes

    • The pet trade industry is responsible for the neglect, pain, emotional distress and death of millions of animals each year.
    • Wild animals have very specific husbandry requirements that cannot be met in captivity, leading to stress and often neglect.
    • Many animals are sold through pet shops and the internet, where they are treated poorly and often released into the wild.
    • Adopting an animal rather than supporting the pet trade industry is the best way to help these animals.

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    Test your knowledge about the ethical concerns surrounding the pet trade industry and the impact it has on wild animals. Learn about the importance of adopting animals to combat this issue.

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