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Indonesian birds face extinction due to pet trade study
2016-05-25 13:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Thirteen species of Indonesian birds, including the countrys symbolic Javan hawk-eagle, are at serious risk of extinction mainly due to the pet trade, a wildlife watchdog warned Wednesday. The vast Indonesian archipelago is home to a dizzying array of birds and keeping them as pets has long been part of the national culture, with birdcages a common sight outside homes and shops across the country. However increasing demand for some species as pets has led to dramatic population declines, wildlife...
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