Mongabay on Mythryl: “Between 2024 and 2026, Facebook hosted over 75% of all wildlife…”

Between 2024 and 2026, Facebook hosted over 75% of all wildlife products found for sale online. Over half are endangered or critically endangered. Researchers say the platform’s architecture and algorithms that suggest related content, allows illegal networks to thrive. Spoorthy Raman reports.

mongabay.ccFacebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report saysWith just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live birds, contraband…

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