Grey parrots in peril due to wildlife trafficking, fuelling the illegal pet trade

In 2017, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released footage of rescued African grey parrots from the Republic of Congo where thousands were destined for the illegal pet trade. The parrots – many of which were injured – were confiscated from wildlife traffickers by rangers and are being held in a rescue facility constructed and maintained by WCS. Wildlife traffickers catch the parrots in glue traps sometimes by the hundreds. Conservationists estimate an astounding 20 parrots die for every one that makes it into a pet store. Prices on the illegal market for wild parrots have quintupled over the last year leading to an explosion of trafficking. *more on this story here: https://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10751/WCS-Releases-Heartbreaking-Video-of-Rescued-African-Gray-Parrots-Destined-for-Pet-Trade.aspx*