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Wednesday, July 1, 1992
Volume:
8
Issue:
7
Pg. 279
Abstract:
How many parrots must be trapped, shipped, and imported to make one sale? And at what price? For each exotic bird sold in the United States, it is estimated that 75% of the 20 million caught do not survive to see a pet shop window. The United States is the largest importer of certain endangered exotic birds, among which are parrots, cockatoos, and finches. However, recent initiatives indicate that the U.S. is beginning to take responsibility for its actions…[more]