The dark business of animal trafficking: marmosets as victims 1. Introduction Illegal animal trafficking is one of the most lucrative illicit activities in the world, second only to drug, arms and human trafficking. Each year, this business moves between 7 and 23 billion dollars, according to estimates by international organisations. [...]
Introduction Guinea pigs, also known as guinea pigs or guinea pigs, are small rodents native to South America. Despite their name, they are not related to pigs and do not come from India. They are sociable, friendly and curious creatures that have been human companions for centuries. In our zoo, we have [...]
Ring-tailed lemurs, also known scientifically as Lemur catta, are one of the world's most iconic and recognisable primates. However, despite their popularity, these animals are in a rather delicate state of conservation. IUCN classification The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies [...]
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
