Pandemic Causes China To Ban Breeding Of Bamboo Rats And Other Wild Animals

June 28, 2020
Liu Ping, a breeder of bamboo rats. He had to cull his rats when the Chinese government banned consumption of various wild animals as a way to potentially curb spread of viruses from animals to humans.

The idea is to reduce the risk of spread of viruses through animal-human contact. Bamboo rat breeders are devastated by the loss of income. And critics say the ban has too many loopholes.

(Image credit: Liu Ping)



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