An ethical trade in alien species is possible and new forms are emerging alternatives to the current model that reverse recovery of threatened species. Y in Transportines we believe in ethical trade in all species, and especially, those most threatened.
There are several reasons that in Western countries keep exotic animals in captivity: entertainment industry, zoos, the fur industry or research sector. We found another reason, and man's will to establish a relationship with exotic animals as if it were a pet.
But gradually consciousness and social and environmental responsibility has evolved into a sector that still appears uncertain and controversial opinions regarding.
In a few years it has undergone major changes, the first of which were legal regulations, especially, the entry into force of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Silvestre (cites), which marked a clear advance in the protection of biodiversity.
Despite this regularization, meet legal quotas capture of wild species is difficult to control, since many of the sites of origin of animals, poaching and practiced assiduously protected species is common to find in local markets.
Social awareness has made has been replacing the capture of specimens in the wild for captive breeding. This is one tolternative it is facilitating the adaptation of animals marketed. Thus is born the ranched, It is an alternative between capture and captive breeding, which is used primarily in reptiles and free populations are controlled for eggs that hatch in captivity for more successful birth. It is important that this process is reviewed by scientific advice.
Trade in alien species is largely responsible for the sharp decline of wild populations, but in turn, with the appearance of biocommerce, It could be the great salvation.
Biocommerce is defined as "All production activity, prosecution, and marketing of goods and services derived from biodiversity but under the criteria of environmental sustainability, social and economic ".
All the biocommerce benefits are for habitat conservation of endangered animals, in order to develop tourism and educational activities.
Biocommerce should help responsible ownership of exotic animals in marketing, that is to say, acting on behalf of the survival of those living in captivity. For that, the final buyer must be informed, having documentation proving the origin, biological aspects and guidelines for maintenance.