Comercialização ilegal de carne de animais silvestres em feiras livres de algumas cidades do Estado do Amazonas (Brasil)

Abstract

Wild Animals (WA) are always present in global discussions during the last decades on conservation issues. Brazil presenting the greatest biodiversity on the planet, makes it a strong interest in this wealth, not only nationally, but also internationally. The purpose of this article is to quantify the illegal commercialization of AS, for the consumption of the diet in some cities in the Amazon. The methodology used was bibliographic research, the application of questionnaires and interviews to the regulars of open markets in eight cities in the state of Amazonas. The results showed that the interviewees of the open markets bought illegally wild animals, as a source of dietary protein in their diets. The most commonly appreciable animals in the diet are mammals. The study concluded that the illegal trade in wild animals in these cities is mainly associated with cultural issues and lack of economic options in the region. Thus, to alleviate this problem, it is necessary to implement Environmental Public Policies, Environmental Education, stricter inspections and encourage the creation of SA in captivity.