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Animals China19. October 2020

Better World for Sixty-Four Wild Animal Species, as China Takes Them off the Menu

Following the coronavirus pandemic, China has decided to ban the farming of 64 animal species on its territory, thus reducing the risk of other diseases being transmitted from animals to humans.

The new animal farming regulations are a step in the right direction, not only for the species in question, but also for humanity as it reduces the risk of zoonotic diseases from spreading. In May, Wuhan took upon itself to declare the city a wildlife sanctuary, banning the breeding, sale and consumption of wild animals, as it is where Covid-19 emerged.

Out of the 64 species, 45 can no longer be artificially bred, like the porcupine, the white-bellied giant rat, and the king snake. The remaining 19, including the blue peacock, the black-eyed toad, and the cobra, can no longer be bred for human consumption. Chinese lawmakers will have to keep a close eye on the animal farming industry, especially when granting new animal farming permits, and set up adequate supervision.

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