Global News - August 2008
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Experts warn of rise in insect poaching
Wed 27 August 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Other
Wildlife experts are becoming increasingly concerned about the poaching of rare insects in south-east Asia.
According to a report on the Voice of America website, the plight of animals such as tigers, lions and rhinos in Asia tends to receive the majority of attention from authorities.
However, experts warned that there is also a growing problem with insect poaching in the region.
The website explained that demand for "beautiful and rare bugs" to be used in jewellery is on the rise, as is interest in insects that are used in traditional medicine.
Khalid Pasha, the India coordinator for wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC explained to the site: "The illegal trade in butterflies or insects is becoming one of the major booming businesses."
Mr Pasha added that, unlike with larger animals, many people were still unaware that trapping and removing rare inspects was a crime.
"People who are collecting insects come down here illegally," he explained.
"They would have photographs. They will call up these village children and they would show them photographs and give them a small amount of money, like five rupees or ten rupees, if somebody brings back butterflies or insects."
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