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<br>Researchers say more must be done to stop the illegal wildlife trade after discovering hundreds of bear body parts and products had been smuggled into Australia and New Zealand.<br> <br>A University of Adelaide study revealed almost 800 seizures of bear body parts and "medicinal" derivatives at airports in both countries between 2007 and  [http://forever-aloe-vera-detox96172.blogofchange.com/9724069/the-definitive-guide-to-argi fit c9 detox] 2018.<br> <br>Dr Phill Cassey, who led the study, said items were from five of the eight surviving bear species including polar bears.<br> <br>They ranged from "medicinal" products from bear bile facilities in Asia to "hunting trophies" that included heads, skins, teeth and claws from Europe and North America.<br> <br>"We were surprised. I don't think we realise over the last decade how much demand was being created in New Zealand and Australia," Dr Cassey told AAP.<br> <br>"We often associate the demand and the problem with the regions that these species are native to, but it is a global problem."<br> <br>The study said while China and North America were listed as the sources for  [https://jaidenrydhl.blogdiloz.com/8220997/alpha-e-factor-no-further-a-mystery forever living clean 9] the majority of seizures,  [https://marlona332wmd1.shopping-wiki.com/user forever detox clean 9] 33 countries were involved in the trade.<br> <br>With international travel set to open up again, Dr Cassey said more must be done to educate people on the wildlife trade's threat to global bear populations.<br> <br>"There's obviously Australasians who are partaking in the trophy trade which is causing enormous problems in Asia, Europe and North America," Dr Cassey said.<br> <br>"Some of it is regulated but so much of it is done from illegal poaching which puts enormous pressure on bear populations.<br> <br>"We need to build greater awareness because these two countries in Australasia are a substantial part of the problem."<br> <br>He said airlines and biosecurity agencies from source countries also had their role to play.<br> <br>"What we need to be doing is looking at where the seizures are coming from," he said.<br> <br>"It is easier for biosecurity there to make sure these things never get on the plane.<br> <br>"And the airlines are one of the places where we don't see nearly enough messaging and education.<br> <br>"They should be preventing people thinking they can get on a plane with these products."<br> <br>Dr Cassey also called for biosecurity agencies in Australia and New Zealand to be vigilant once international arrivals increase.<br> <br>"We can always do better.<br><br>When it starts to open up, are we sufficiently resourced at [https://www.savethestudent.org/?s=pre-COVID%20levels pre-COVID levels] to be aware of these issues?" he said.<br> <br>The University of Adelaide study paper - in collaboration with the Monitor Conservation Research Society and the Wildlife Justice Commission - was published in Pacific Conservation Biology.<br>