Study Finds Global Wildlife Trade Involves Over 107,000 Species, Doubling Previous Estimates
A new study led by the University of Melbourne estimates that over 107,000 species of plants, animals, and fungi are involved in global wildlife trade, more than double previous estimates of around 50,000. The research highlights the extensive and largely undocumented scale of this trade, which includes legal commerce in timber, seafood, medicinal plants, pets, and more. Researchers warn that data gaps limit understanding of trade volumes, origins, and impacts on biodiversity.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 2 Nov, 09:14 am. Other outlets followed.