Planet Zoo's Educational Content on Traditional Medicine
0Here's some educational content provided by the game Planet Zoo on Traditional Medicine, which can be found on the information of its Conservation Education Boards.
In many areas of the world, animal parts are sought after for ingredients in traditional medicine. Traditional remedies are not based on scientific research on their effectiveness, but on folklore passed down through generations. The demands for certain ingredients have caused animals to become endangered or even extinct due to overexploitation.
In some areas of Africa and Asia, traditional medicine is used for the majority of treatment of ailments, and the demand for animal ingredients has created a lucrative business for poachers and smugglers. Animals that have been extremely negatively affected due to being widely hunted for ingredients include rhinos, pangolins, sea horses, moon bears, and tigers.
Rhino horn is demanded in traditional medicine across the world. In Chinese traditional medicine, rhino horn is believed to cure fever, high blood pressure, rheumatism, and gout as well as many other health issues, but there is absolutely zero scientific evidence to support that rhino horn can do this. All 5 species of rhino are near extinction due to being poached for their horns, with the western black rhinoceros being officially declared extinct in 2011.
The problem with traditional medicine is how pervasive and deeply ingrained the belief in its efficacy is, and often the practice is cultural and tied to a country’s history. While there is still demand for animal products, animals are still in danger even if hunting them is made illegal. There are organizations that are working to educate people in areas where traditional medicine is prevalent and offering herbal alternatives to animal products. Many animals that are sought after in traditional medicine are now heavily protected.
Charities such as the World Wildlife Fund are tackling the illegal wildlife trade in live animals and animal products by increasing the number of rangers who protect environments where these animals live, searching vehicles on routes used by smugglers, assisting governments in creating more protective legislation, and educating people to lower the desire for ingredients derived from endangered animals.
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