Scientists cherish win against online ornamental trade in bats

Mongabay
Mar 20, 2025, 10:48 am129 pts
Bat researchers recently declared a “major victory” in helping stop the online ornamental trade of bats, especially the painted woolly bat that’s sought as a décor or trinket for its brightly colored body and cute, furry face. By August 2024, major e-commerce platforms eBay and Etsy had banned the sale…

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