Olympic Champion QUAN Hongchan Captured Cleaning the Back of a Large Turtle! CBCGDF Expert Suggests that Star-Chasing Should Be Rational and Be Wary of the "Exotic Pet" Trend

On August 25, 2024, Olympic champion Quan Hongchan brought another surprise to fans: she was photographed rubbing the back of a large turtle in the zoo! As the most "popular" Olympic champion at the moment, Quan Hongchan's behavior has been infinitely magnified after returning from the Paris Olympics.

From the picture, the turtle that Quan Hongchan wiped is likely to be an endangered Sulcata tortoise (Geochelone sulcata). This tortoise belongs to the order Testudinata among reptiles and is listed as a "vulnerable" species in the Red List of Endangered Species of the IUCN.

As a highly-watched Olympic champion, Quan Hongchan's every move has attracted the public's attention. Her love for the little turtle shows her gentle and kind side, and also inspires many people's love for small animals. However, the influence of celebrities is often amplified by various forces (especially the power of the market). While this "Quan Hongchan effect" attracts attention, it may also bring some negative effects that cannot be ignored (she herself may not want to see it.)

As the amplification heat brought by the news effect of Quan Hongchan's "love of turtles" heats up, the demand for "exotic pet turtles" in the market may increase sharply, which may cause a series of problems.

First, be careful that in order to meet market demand, some lawless elements may illegally capture wild turtles, exacerbate illegal wildlife trade (IWT), and destroy the balance of the ecosystem in the place of origin.

Second, the random release of turtles of exotic species may lead to ecological invasion and pose a threat to local species.

In addition, animal welfare issues cannot be ignored. Due to lack of professional knowledge and appropriate breeding environment, some pet turtles may suffer unnecessary abuse. What's more serious is that pet turtles may carry some pathogens of zoonotic diseases, posing potential risks to human health.

Therefore, when choosing a pet, it is recommended not to buy "exotic pets" from illegal sources. Illegal fishing will destroy the ecological balance, promote illegal trade, and may even cause buyers to face legal risks. This behavior not only supports criminal activities, but also means condoning animal abuse and the destruction of the ecological environment in the place of origin, which goes against the original intention of "loving life".

If you really love small animals, if you really want to follow Quan Hongchan and have a turtle as a pet, then the author recommends: it is very important to choose legal channels to buy pets. As a CBCGDF expert, I recommend only buying farmed native turtles; before buying, you should fully understand the species/breed characteristics of the pet and provide it with a suitable living environment. Pets need a clean, comfortable and safe home, and regular cleaning and health checks are also essential. In addition, not releasing pets at will is also a respect and protection for the ecological environment.

Original article:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/2lflX7Q9qupaN3obf6p0ug

Translator: Daisy

Checked by Sara

Editor: Daisy

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