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UK Seizes More Than 6K Illegal Bird Eggs

  • #Smuggling
  • #Birds
  • #United Kingdom
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DEC 2024
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story last updated DEC 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Illegal wildlife smuggling, especially of bird eggs, devastates species globally. By driving demand for rare species, it leads to overexploitation and extinction without proper legal deterrents. In Australia, for instance, fines are often less than black market value. While eggs are targeted for their high value and ease of smuggling, other birds, like bald eagles in the US, are being sold for their wings, feathers, and tails. More must be done to prevent further extinction.

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Narrative B

Despite years of legal efforts, laws against smuggling haven't stopped this black market from growing. In response, countries should attempt to privatize certain animal ownership, which would save species by giving owners incentives to propagate, not just preserve, them. Examples of this, such as tiger farming, have shown that market value can drive conservation, unlike bans that increase illegal demand.

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Metaculus Prediction


Articles on this story

Wildlife trafficking ring killed at least 118 eagles, prosecutors say
NBCSEP 2024
Police seize 6,000 illegal wild birds’ eggs as raids net largest haul in UK history
GuardianDEC 2024