Traveling Wildlife Ethics: You Are NOT Except From Blame Globetrotter

As many of you may know, I am a huge animal lover. My visit to Komodo National Park for example, was exclusively to view the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat. There is a growing consciousness for the humane treatment of animals in western countries, but this regard seems to be thrown out the window as soon as one steps on a plane. “I am just doing it for the experience” is an excuse travelers use too often to fulfill their curiosity and exempt themselves from the ethics. If you care about animals and the environment around you, here are five ‘attractions’ that you are better off avoiding.

 

1) Eating Shark Fin Soup (Chinese Restaurants Worldwide)

Credit: Chee Hong
Credit: Chee Hong

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