Negative impact of wildlife trafficking in the Loreto region

Abstract

Wildlife trafficking has been motivated by factors such as the demand for exotic species, traditional medicine, food, ornamentation and private collection; these wild animals had symbolic and spiritual significance, which led to their capture and trade for ceremonial or religious purposes. In the past, wildlife trafficking intensified through the massive collection and export of animals in various regions of the planet, including Peru. Peru is a megadiverse country and possesses a variety of animal species, and species trafficking in Peru is an attractive focus for people who want to carry out this illegal activity. The study focuses on obtaining, analyzing and integrating primary information by systematically reviewing studies on illegal wildlife trafficking in Loreto. Search descriptors included illegal wildlife trafficking, Loreto, wildlife and environmental crisis, while selection criteria included date of publication, content and relevance to the literature. Initial selection was based on reviews and titles, followed by an extensive analysis and a final selection based on criteria. Finally, the results were compared and summarized by statistical analysis.