Pet Month- Illegal Pet Trade

 Ever dreamed of having a talking parrot to come home to or a fuzzy chimp to integrate into the family dynamics? We're here to tell you why you might want to rethink those pets. This week we delve into the dark world of illegal wildlife trafficking. We'll be narrowing our focus in order to go a little deeper into some of the most at risk species and spout some surprising statistics about the all too familiar parrot and the closest living relatives to humans, apes and monkeys. Content Warning: Some disturbing stories are described during this episode concerning bodily mutilation, sensitive audiences be advised.