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Do not blame bats and pangolins! Global consequences for wildlife conservation after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Authors :
Turcios-Casco, Manfredo A.
Cazzolla Gatti, Roberto
Source :
Biodiversity & Conservation; Nov2020, Vol. 29 Issue 13, p3829-3833, 5p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This pandemic situation requests a correct understanding of our impacts on wildlife conservation, which would also provide benefits for our species. In this commentary we revised and discussed some of the repercussions that SARS-CoV-2 pandemic may have to wildlife. We propose four actions that should be taken into account to protect and conserve wildlife in this pandemic era: wildlife "wet" markets must close; human interference with wildlife must be reduced; bats and pangolins must be conserved and not blamed; and Chinese traditional medicine must be more controlled. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09603115
Volume :
29
Issue :
13
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Biodiversity & Conservation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146494966
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-020-02053-y