TED: The fight to end rare-animal trafficking in Brazil | Juliana Machado Ferreira

The video discusses the illegal wildlife trade in Brazil, focusing on the pet market's demand for birds. It highlights the challenges faced after animals are seized, including poor conditions in government facilities and the debate over releasing rehabilitated animals. The video advocates for responsible releases when certain criteria are met, emphasizing the potential benefits for conservation. It concludes with a call to action for increased public awareness and responsible pet ownership.

What is the estimated number of animals taken from nature each year due to illegal wildlife trade in Brazil?

• 5 million

• 38 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

What is a major issue faced by animals after being seized from traffickers?

• They are sold to legal pet markets

• They face poor conditions in triage facilities

• They are sent to zoos

• They are immediately released into the wild

What is the estimated percentage of trafficked animals that are actually seized by authorities?

• 5%

• 25%

• 10%

• 50%

Why is there a debate about releasing rehabilitated animals back into the wild?

• It is too expensive

• There is a lack of knowledge about their impact on natural populations

• They are better off in captivity

• They cannot survive in the wild

What is one potential benefit of releasing rehabilitated animals?

• They can be used for research

• They can contribute to genetic diversity

• They can become pets again

• They can be sold for profit

What is one argument against the euthanization of non-threatening species?

• It is too costly

• It is not a permanent solution

• It could harm the ecosystem

• It is against animal rights

What is the speaker's main call to action regarding wildlife trade?

• To focus solely on pet markets

• To increase public awareness and responsible actions

• To support illegal trade

• To ignore the issue