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"Study reveals surge in illegal arachnid trade via Facebook in Philippines"
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Study reveals surge in illegal arachnid trade via Facebook in Philippines
In 2019, customs officers at a post office in the Philippine capital Manila unwrapped what looked like an ordinary parcel from Poland. Inside, they found 757 live tarantulas stuffed inside plastic containers, neatly packed like a twisted birthday surprise. Far from an isolated incident, this seizure reflects a long-running issue. Between 2010 and 2019, arachnids […]