We found one in six Australian reptile species traded as pets overseas, despite the export ban
- Written by Sebastian Chekunov, PhD Candidate, School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide
Sebastian ChekunovTrade in “exotic” pets from foreign countries is a global multibillion-dollar industry. Australian species are highly sought after.
Australia banned the commercial export of all live native animals in 1982. But once wildlife is taken out of the country, these laws no longer apply. Many species can be legally traded...





