A study shows that social media helps sell bushmeat in West Africa. This trade is illegal and can lead to diseases that come from animals to humans.
The researchers found many posts on Facebook about bushmeat from several countries. This bushmeat often includes various animals like mammals and birds.
These posts direct buyers to private messages on apps like WhatsApp for better communication. This makes it hard to control and trace the sale of bushmeat.
Difficult words
- bushmeat — meat from wild animals in the forest.
- illegal — not allowed by the law.
- trade — the buying and selling of goods.
- diseases — sicknesses that affect living beings.
- researchers — people who study and find information.
- posts — messages shared on social media.
- communication — the ways people share information.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think social media is used to sell bushmeat?
- What are the possible effects of illegal bushmeat trade on health?
- How can better communication impact the sale of bushmeat?
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