Illegal trade in rare insects on the rise

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We meet the people behind fascinating environmental, health and technological innovations in a bid for sustainable solutions to our changing world.

Science

Illegal trade in rare insects on the rise

Down to Earth

5 minutes 13 seconds

4 days ago

Illegal trade in rare insects on the rise

The illegal trade in rare insects is booming across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Exotic ants, spiders and beetles are collected and sold as pets. Some species are worth a fortune on the global black market. But scientists are raising alarm bells, as many of these insects are vital to local ecosystems. Our France 2 colleagues report.