PolicyFriday, March 27, 2026Mongabay
Open-air markets: hotspots for a lethal virus infecting macaws and parrots
An investigation by environmental officers found that the Parangaba Fair in Fortaleza, Brazil, is a significant source of a lethal virus affecting macaws and parrots. This highlights the urgent need for regulations to address wildlife trade at open-air markets to protect avian species from disease transmission and potential extinction.
