Proposal follows central government decision for an immediate ban in the trade, consumption of wild animals. FMTNews WildAnimals Chinese Cats Dogs
SHENZHEN: The southern Chinese technology hub of Shenzhen is moving to outlaw the consumption of dogs and cats as the country clamps down on the wildlife trade that scientists suspect led to the coronavirus outbreak.
“Banning the consumption of wild animals is a common practice in developed countries and is a universal requirement of modern civilisation,” the notice said. A ban on eating dog and cat meat in Shenzhen would be “extremely welcome,” said Peter Li, China policy expert for Humane Society International, an animal welfare group.
The other permitted meats are lamb, donkey, ducks, geese and pigeon. The proposal noted there are more than 2,000 species of protected wildlife in China.
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