Is YouTube(R) promoting the exotic pet trade?Analysis of the global public perception of popular YouTube(R) videos featuring threatened exotic animals.
G. K. Moloney, J. Tuke, E. Dal Grande, T. Nielsen, A.-L. Chaber
The paper analyzes YouTube video comments to assess public perception of exotic pets, finding consistent positive sentiment towards videos featuring wild cats and primates, suggesting societal normalization of the exotic pet trade.
bioRxiv · Jun 17, 2020Scientific Communication & Education