Post by Wildlife Trust of India

The animals we rarely speak about are disappearing fastest. While iconic species like the majestic big cats and elephants capture headlines, our latest findings reveal that 79% of detected wildlife trade involves lesser-known species. Geckos. Monitor lizards. Turtles. Countless animals are being quietly taken from the wild, pushing ecosystems closer to collapse. Wildlife crime is a multi-commodity enterprise that leaves no habitat untouched. Every online listing and every illegal buy keeps this shadow market alive. Pause and ask questions before you double-click or make a purchase. If you see an unusual animal/wildlife derivative online or in markets, check where it is sourced from. You have the power to break the illegal trade by reporting suspicious posts and refusing to buy wildlife-derived items because the true price of these products is paid by nature. We are grateful to our partners IFAW, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, and SAWEN - South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network for supporting this important initiative. #ScrollSpotStop #KeepWildlifeWild #EndWildlifeTrafficking Vivek Menon FLS Jose Louies Samir Kumar Sinha Dr. Sandeep Kr. Tiwari Debobroto S. Krishna Acharya