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  • Wang Ke, 30, stands in his breeding farm with a Red Striped Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus), a Pin Striped Crested Gecko and a Mossy New Caledonian gecko (Mniarogekko chahoua). These geckos are only found in the forests of New Caledonia in the South Pacific with many listed as vulnerable species, due to pressures from human activities including logging, wildfires and forest clearance and wildlife trafficking.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A Chimpanzee hides in the back of an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-046.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A crocodilian in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-043.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A salamander in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-041.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Lions in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-029.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A leopard in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-023.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Lions in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-007.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-002.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A lion in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-048.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A lion in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-047.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Dogs in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-035.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A dog in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-034.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A 'David's Deer' in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-033.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A model of a panda in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-032.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A lion in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-031.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Lions in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-030.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A tiger in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-028.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-027.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A Black Bear in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-026.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A baboon  in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-020.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A horse in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-019.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A baboon in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-017.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A dalmation, species of dog, in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-015.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A wolf in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-014.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. An Asian Yak in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-012.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. An ostrich in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-011.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A woman 'performs' with a snake in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-009.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A crocodile in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-008.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-004.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-003.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-001.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A horse in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-044.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A crocodile in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
    China-Zoos-08-23-042.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Dogs in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-040.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Dogs in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-039.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A Black Bear  in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-038.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A bear in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-037.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A Chimpanzee in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-036.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A cobra  during a 'performance' in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • .CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A lion in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A chimpanzee in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. An unkown species of monkey in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A chimpanzee in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. An elephant in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A vulture in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-010.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
    China-Zoos-08-23-006.JPG
  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A bear in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. A baboon in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008..
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  • CHINA. Hubei Province. Wuhan. Zebra in an enclosure in Wuhan zoo. In many of China's 'second-tier' cities, away from the modern zoos in the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai, hide a plethora of smaller unknown zoos. In these zoos, what can only be described as animal abuse is subtly taking place in the form of deprivation of light, space, sanitation and social contact with other animals. Living in awful conditions, these animals spend there days entertaining tourists who seem oblivious to the animals' plight and squalid existence. 2008.
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  • Scaleless Snow Cornsnake (likely hybrid from breeding)
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  • Scaleless Snow Cornsnake (likely hybrid from breeding)
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  • Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus wellingtonae), only found in western Australia. Not on IUCN Red List
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  • Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus wellingtonae), only found in western Australia. Not on IUCN Red List
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  • Tri-color scorpion, genus Opistophthalmus, from southern Africa.
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  • Amazon milk frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) - Wide range from countries including Suriname, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. - Live in the canopies of tropical primary rainforests - "Local populations are no doubt impacted by forest conversion, clear cutting, selective logging, and human settlement. However, overall this species is not significantly threatened." IUCN Red List website
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  • Amazon milk frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) - Wide range from countries including Suriname, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. - Live in the canopies of tropical primary rainforests - "Local populations are no doubt impacted by forest conversion, clear cutting, selective logging, and human settlement. However, overall this species is not significantly threatened." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Flame Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus / Correlophus ciliatus) - Vulnerable on IUCN Red List - Only found costs forests of New Caledonia, South Pacific - "It is presumed to have suffered a substantial reduction in population size and extent in the past through habitat loss associated with logging, wildfires and the clearance of low and mid-elevation forests for agriculture....Illegal collection and trafficking of Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a risk at accessible locations." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Striped Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) - Least Concern - Only found on island of New Caledonia, South Pacific. Deforestation threatens its habitat and the species is being considered for protection by CITES to prevent export. "Habitat is vulnerable to the expanding nickel mining industry..Although the past illegal trade in this species has now largely abated due to the ease with which it can be bred in captivity, readily accessible populations are still at risk." IUCN Red List website.
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  • Red Striped Gargoyle Gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) - Least Concern - Only found on island of New Caledonia, South Pacific. Deforestation threatens its habitat and the species is being considered for protection by CITES to prevent export. "Habitat is vulnerable to the expanding nickel mining industry..Although the past illegal trade in this species has now largely abated due to the ease with which it can be bred in captivity, readily accessible populations are still at risk." IUCN Red List website.
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  • Gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) - Trans-Pecos/Chihuahuan Deserts of southwestern Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. - Common in exotic pet trade - Least Concern - Population Stable - "This species is one of the most desirable and sought-after snakes in the commercial pet trade in North America. Collectors perhaps have depleted roadside populations in some areas...The threat from collection has been reduced somewhat in recent years. Collection without a permit is illegal in Texas and New Mexico. Captive breeding has generated a good supply of animals for the pet trade." IUCN Red List website.
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  • A Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda) is groomed in a pet store in central Beijing. Native to the Sahara Desert of North Africa, the species became a popular pet for the country's children after being depicted as a character in Disney's 2016 animated movies Zootopia. Individuals can cost between US$2000-3000.
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  • Mao Yueying, 27, with her pet 'Sugar Gilder' at home in Beijing. The nocturnal gliding possum (Petaurus breviceps) is typically found in the forests of Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea but has become a very popular pet in China due to its small size and unique appearance. Ms. Mao keeps three Sugar Gliders at home with the most expensive white individual costing 4000RMB (US$600 approx.).
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  • Huang Jiachen, 20, a snake collector and exotic species breeder with his pet python at home in Beijing. Huang set up a breeding farm for exotic species after collecting animals as a hobby and sells animals to China's pet markets. He also collects snakes from across the world, with a particular interest in vipers and pythons.
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  • Jian Wei, 38, stands in front of a large tank containing Black Tip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) in his shop at the Shilihe pet market in Beijing. He sells 3-5 individuals each month with each selling for approximately 4000RMB (US$600). The species is native to the coastal waters of the Info-Pacific region and is listed as 'near threatened' by the IUCN Red list due to overfishing. Jian orders his online from the Philippines and Indonesia with most being sent to China by air freight.
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  • Zhang Bo, 36, sits with a Mexican blood tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) in the Guanyuan pet market in Beijing. The species is typically found in the deserts of Arizona in the United States and parts of Mexico. Zhang began collecting spiders in 2007 and then started selling them in 2014 through his shop in Beijing. He collects spiders during trips to South and Central America, selling them in his shop to a growing number of arachnid collectors.
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  • Wu Jia Rui, 25, with a Short Tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) in the Guanyuan pet market in Beijing. Native to the Andes Mountains in South America, chinchillas have become a popular pet in China. Numerous species of chinchilla are listed as endangered in the wild, mainly due to poaching.
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  • Smooth knob-tailed gecko (Nephrurus levis), endemic to Australia. Least Concern on IUCN Red List but says,"This species may be experiencing localized habitat declines due to threats including grazing and land clearing, but these should not be considered major threats due to this species' large distribution."
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  • Rough knob-tailed gecko (Nephrurus amyae). Endemic to Australia. Gaining popularity in the pet trade.
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  • Western Shield spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus wellingtonae), only found in western Australia. Not on IUCN Red List
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  • Tri-color scorpion, genus Opistophthalmus, from southern Africa.
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  • Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma corticale) - Found in northern Vietnam, limestone cliffs and evergreen rainforests. - Listed on IUCN Red List but Data Deficient -  "This species is threatened by forest damage in Tam Dao, which continues to be significant . Clear-cutting at Mao Son has also reduced the available habitat for this species. This is one of the few regional frog species for which there is a specific demand in the global pet trade." IUCN Red List website
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  • Bawangling Leopard Gecko (Goniurosaurus bawanglingensis) - Hainan Island, China - Genus of 17 Geckos found only in China, Japan and Vietnam - Not listed by IUCN but two species of Goniurosaurus are classified as Endangered. "Currently almost all members of the genus Goniuorosaurus are popular in the international pet trade; this has already caused the local extinction of the related G. luii at its type locality in southern China shortly after its description." IUCN Red List website
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  • Bawangling Leopard Gecko (Goniurosaurus bawanglingensis) - Hainan Island, China - Genus of 17 Geckos found only in China, Japan and Vietnam - Not listed by IUCN but two species of Goniurosaurus are classified as Endangered. "Currently almost all members of the genus Goniuorosaurus are popular in the international pet trade; this has already caused the local extinction of the related G. luii at its type locality in southern China shortly after its description." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Flame Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus / Correlophus ciliatus) - Vulnerable on IUCN Red List - Only found costs forests of New Caledonia, South Pacific - "It is presumed to have suffered a substantial reduction in population size and extent in the past through habitat loss associated with logging, wildfires and the clearance of low and mid-elevation forests for agriculture....Illegal collection and trafficking of Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a risk at accessible locations." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Flame Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus / Correlophus ciliatus) - Vulnerable on IUCN Red List - Only found costs forests of New Caledonia, South Pacific - "It is presumed to have suffered a substantial reduction in population size and extent in the past through habitat loss associated with logging, wildfires and the clearance of low and mid-elevation forests for agriculture....Illegal collection and trafficking of Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a risk at accessible locations." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Flame Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus / Correlophus ciliatus) - Vulnerable on IUCN Red List - Only found costs forests of New Caledonia, South Pacific - "It is presumed to have suffered a substantial reduction in population size and extent in the past through habitat loss associated with logging, wildfires and the clearance of low and mid-elevation forests for agriculture....Illegal collection and trafficking of Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a risk at accessible locations." IUCN Red List website
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  • Red Flame Crested Gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus / Correlophus ciliatus) - Vulnerable on IUCN Red List - Only found costs forests of New Caledonia, South Pacific - "It is presumed to have suffered a substantial reduction in population size and extent in the past through habitat loss associated with logging, wildfires and the clearance of low and mid-elevation forests for agriculture....Illegal collection and trafficking of Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a risk at accessible locations." IUCN Red List website
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  • Bloodred Albino Corn Snake (selectively bred?)
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  • Hognose snake
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  • Butter Cornsnake - Cornsnakes found in south-east and south USA - Least Concern
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  • Albino Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus/Elaphe guttata guttata?) - South-east and central United States - Very popular exotic pet - "Adult population size is unknown but presumably exceeds 10,000 and probably exceeds 100,000...Habitat destruction is a local threat in some areas, but this species tolerates a fair amount of low intensity habitat alteration." IUCN Red List website.
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  • Albino Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus/Elaphe guttata guttata?) - South-east and central United States - Very popular exotic pet - "Adult population size is unknown but presumably exceeds 10,000 and probably exceeds 100,000...Habitat destruction is a local threat in some areas, but this species tolerates a fair amount of low intensity habitat alteration." IUCN Red List website.
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  • Guan Zhen, 30, with his pet Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) in Beijing's Guanyuan pet market. A species of flying possum, it is typically found in the forests of Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea but has become a very popular pet in China due to its small size and unique appearance.
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  • Gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) - Trans-Pecos/Chihuahuan Deserts of southwestern Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. - Common in exotic pet trade - Least Concern - Population Stable - "This species is one of the most desirable and sought-after snakes in the commercial pet trade in North America. Collectors perhaps have depleted roadside populations in some areas...The threat from collection has been reduced somewhat in recent years. Collection without a permit is illegal in Texas and New Mexico. Captive breeding has generated a good supply of animals for the pet trade." IUCN Red List website.
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  • Wei Zheng, 31, with his juvenile Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) in Beijing's CBD area. The species, also known as the Grand Cayman iguana, is endemic to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean and is listed as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List. It is estimated there are only approximately 750 individuals left in the wild with the main causes of disappearance being human induced factors including habitat destruction from agriculture and urban development.
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  • Shao Jian Feng, 26, holds a Yangtze Alligator (Alligator sinensis) in his home on the outskirts of Beijing. Listed by the Chinese government as a "first-class protected animal" in 1972, this species is all but extinct in the wild and is listed as "critically endangered" by the IUCN Red List. It is estimated that there are only around 100+ individuals left, mainly due to poaching and wetland reclamation, in eastern China.
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  • Shao Jian Feng, 26, holds a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in his home on the outskirts of Beijing. This juvenile is only two and half years old, but when fully grown can reach up to six metres, making it the largest reptile in the world. It's just one of five crocodilians he owns, along with two other large snakes. "There are twenty three crocodilian species in the world. We hope to collect all of them", he boasts. A Saltwater Crocodile can retail for up to 9000RMB (US$1500). In the wild, they can be found mainly in South East Asia and Northern Australia.
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  • Shao Jian Feng, 26, holds a Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in his home on the outskirts of Beijing. This juvenile is only two and half years old, but when fully grown can reach up to six metres, making it the largest reptile in the world. It's just one of five crocodilians he owns, along with two other large snakes. "There are twenty three crocodilian species in the world. We hope to collect all of them", he boasts. A Saltwater Crocodile can retail for up to 9000RMB (US$1500). In the wild, they can be found mainly in South East Asia and Northern Australia.
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  • A veterinarian holds a Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) in a store in central Beijing. It has become increasingly difficult for people to own monkeys as pets in China with laws making it illegal for most species. This does not stop many, especially young people, who see moneys as unique exotic pets that make them stand out amongst their peers. The Rhesus Macaque is mainly found in South East Asia.
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  • Li Huajun, 29, with a Atlas Beetle (Chalcosoma atlas) in a store at Beijing's Guanyuan pet market. The species found is in southern Asia, notably in Malaysia and Indonesia. Li is particularly interested in collecting spiders and has over 2000 individuals in his home.
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  • Liu Feng, 53, pours tea next to one of his son's pet Cranwell Horned Frogs (Ceratophrys cranwelli). Native to the South American countries of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay the frog is a popular species amongst collectors due to its resemblance to the computer game character Pac Man. It's one of 30 different frogs that he and his son keep in their small apartment in central Beijing.
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  • Liu Zhaobei, 25, with his African Bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus). One of the largest frog species in the world, it is typically found in central Africa but has become a popular species in the pet trade due to its size. Liu began collecting animals in his childhood and now has over thirty different frogs, three alligator snapping turtles and numerous snakes and turtles. "It's obvious it [collecting exotic pets] is becoming more popular. Even at my university there are more course about breeding exotic pets."
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  • Liu Zhaobei, 25, lies in his bedroom with an alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii ). Listed by the IUCN as 'vulnerable' in the wild, the species is typically found in the southeastern states of the United States. Liu began collecting animals in his childhood and now has over thirty different frogs, three alligator snapping turtles and numerous snakes and turtles. "It's obvious it [collecting exotic pets] is becoming more popular. Even at my university there are more course about breeding exotic pets."
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