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Mumbai: New study exposes impact of pet trade on otters
Updated On: 19 August, 2023 07:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Researchers highlight alarming consequences for smooth-coated otters, urge action to safeguard precious species
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The study highlights the alarming consequences of illicit pet trade
In a new study, researchers have unveiled the devastating impact of the pet trade on the smooth-coated otter population. The study, published in the journal of the International Otter Survival Fund, highlights the alarming consequences of this illicit trade, which imperils the survival of these creatures.
The study sheds light on an incident that unfolded last year when a male smooth-coated otter was discovered inside an abandoned Mumbai mill. This discovery exposed the dark underbelly of the illegal pet trade, with the otter becoming a casualty of its treacherous web.
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