Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia
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Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia. / Borzée, Amaël; Kielgast, Jos; Wren, Sally; Angulo, Ariadne; Chen, Shu; Magellan, Kit; Messenger, Kevin R.; Hansen-Hendrikx, Candace M.; Baker, Anne; Santos, Marcileida M.Dos; Kusrini, Mirza; Jiang, Jianping; Maslova, Irina V.; Das, Indraneil; Park, Daesik; Bickford, David; Murphy, Robert W.; Che, Jing; Van Do, Tu; Nguyen, Truong Quang; Chuang, Ming-Feng; Bishop, Phillip J.
In: Biological Conservation, Vol. 255, 108973, 2021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Using the 2020 global pandemic as a springboard to highlight the need for amphibian conservation in eastern Asia
AU - Borzée, Amaël
AU - Kielgast, Jos
AU - Wren, Sally
AU - Angulo, Ariadne
AU - Chen, Shu
AU - Magellan, Kit
AU - Messenger, Kevin R.
AU - Hansen-Hendrikx, Candace M.
AU - Baker, Anne
AU - Santos, Marcileida M.Dos
AU - Kusrini, Mirza
AU - Jiang, Jianping
AU - Maslova, Irina V.
AU - Das, Indraneil
AU - Park, Daesik
AU - Bickford, David
AU - Murphy, Robert W.
AU - Che, Jing
AU - Van Do, Tu
AU - Nguyen, Truong Quang
AU - Chuang, Ming-Feng
AU - Bishop, Phillip J.
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Emerging infectious diseases are on the rise in many different taxa, including, among others, the amphibian batrachochytrids, the snake fungal disease and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in mammals. Following the onset of the pandemic linked to COVID-19, eastern Asia has shown strong leadership, taking actions to regulate the trade of potential vector species in several regions. These actions were taken in response to an increase in public awareness, and the need for a quick reaction to mitigate against further pandemics. However, trade restrictions rarely affect amphibians, despite the risk of pathogen transmission, directly, or indirectly through habitat destruction and the loss of vector consumption. Thus, species that help alleviate the risk of zoonoses or provide biological control are not protected. Hence, in view of the global amphibian decline and the risk of zoonoses, we support the current wildlife trade regulations and support measures to safeguard wildlife from overexploitation. The current period of regulation overhaul should be used as a springboard for amphibian conservation. To mitigate risks, we suggest the following stipulations specifically for amphibians. I) Restrictions to amphibian farming in eastern Asia, in relation to pathogen transmission and the establishment of invasive species. II) Regulation of the amphibian pet trade, with a focus on potential vector species. III) Expansion of the wildlife trade ban, to limit the wildlife-human-pet interface. The resulting actions will benefit both human and wildlife populations, as they will lead to a decrease in the risk of zoonoses and better protection of the environment. Significance statement: There is an increasing number of emerging infectious diseases impacting all species, including amphibians, reptiles and mammals. The latest threat to humans is the virus responsible for COVID-19, and the resulting pandemic. Countries in eastern Asia have taken steps to regulate wildlife trade and prevent further zoonoses thereby decreasing the risk of pathogens arising from wild species. However, as amphibians are generally excluded from regulations we support specific trade restrictions: I) Restrictions to amphibian farming; II) regulation of the amphibian pet trade; III) expansion of the wildlife trade ban. These restrictions will benefit both human and wildlife populations by decreasing the risks of zoonoses and better protecting the environment.
AB - Emerging infectious diseases are on the rise in many different taxa, including, among others, the amphibian batrachochytrids, the snake fungal disease and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, responsible for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in mammals. Following the onset of the pandemic linked to COVID-19, eastern Asia has shown strong leadership, taking actions to regulate the trade of potential vector species in several regions. These actions were taken in response to an increase in public awareness, and the need for a quick reaction to mitigate against further pandemics. However, trade restrictions rarely affect amphibians, despite the risk of pathogen transmission, directly, or indirectly through habitat destruction and the loss of vector consumption. Thus, species that help alleviate the risk of zoonoses or provide biological control are not protected. Hence, in view of the global amphibian decline and the risk of zoonoses, we support the current wildlife trade regulations and support measures to safeguard wildlife from overexploitation. The current period of regulation overhaul should be used as a springboard for amphibian conservation. To mitigate risks, we suggest the following stipulations specifically for amphibians. I) Restrictions to amphibian farming in eastern Asia, in relation to pathogen transmission and the establishment of invasive species. II) Regulation of the amphibian pet trade, with a focus on potential vector species. III) Expansion of the wildlife trade ban, to limit the wildlife-human-pet interface. The resulting actions will benefit both human and wildlife populations, as they will lead to a decrease in the risk of zoonoses and better protection of the environment. Significance statement: There is an increasing number of emerging infectious diseases impacting all species, including amphibians, reptiles and mammals. The latest threat to humans is the virus responsible for COVID-19, and the resulting pandemic. Countries in eastern Asia have taken steps to regulate wildlife trade and prevent further zoonoses thereby decreasing the risk of pathogens arising from wild species. However, as amphibians are generally excluded from regulations we support specific trade restrictions: I) Restrictions to amphibian farming; II) regulation of the amphibian pet trade; III) expansion of the wildlife trade ban. These restrictions will benefit both human and wildlife populations by decreasing the risks of zoonoses and better protecting the environment.
KW - Amphibian
KW - Ban
KW - Eastern Asia
KW - Farming
KW - Trade
U2 - 10.1016/j.biocon.2021.108973
DO - 10.1016/j.biocon.2021.108973
M3 - Review
C2 - 35125500
AN - SCOPUS:85100249001
VL - 255
JO - Biological Conservation
JF - Biological Conservation
SN - 0006-3207
M1 - 108973
ER -
ID: 257913928