African grey parrots, victims of illegal trafficking

African grey parrots are increasingly being illegally trafficked due to the growing demand for pets. It’s their beautiful feathers and uncanny ability to mimic human speech that make them a prized possession in many households.

Most animals captured by poachers don’t even survive long enough to become pets.

“Up to 60% of African grey parrots die between capture in the forest and transport to their final destination. Out of ten parrots,…