Online and physical smuggling networks operating between Central and East Africa are decimating the parrot population.
by Mohamed Daghar for ISS TODAY, Daily MaverickContinental trafficking could signal the last flight for African grey parrots by Mohamed Daghar for ISS TODAY, Daily Maverick September 20, 2022 The African grey parrot population in the wild is dwindling at a rate of 21% every year. Found in West and Central Africa, the birds are sold by illegal wildlife traders as exotic pets, and their natural habitat is being destroyed.
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