Every month news about lost animals as tourists take selfie photos to upload to social media. For a photo and like, the lives of animals are threatened like dolphins at stake. Instagram is aware of this problem and will introduce a warning system that tracks images of animal abuse.
For example when a #KoalaSelfie search tag is performed, a warning will appear on the screen that tells the users of this tagline to be related to the exploitation and abuse of the animal. Instagram works with World Wildlife Fund, TRAFFIC, and World Animal Protection to collect keywords used for the purpose of selling endangered and exotic animals on social media platforms. Warning will be displayed in English, Thai and Indonesian. This is due to serious animal trade problems in these two Southeast Asian countries.
Hopefully with the introduction of this system, consumers are more acquainted with the illegal trade of animals and the persecution of animals in the name of tourism.
Hopefully with the introduction of this system, consumers are more acquainted with the illegal trade of animals and the persecution of animals in the name of tourism.
Source: National Geographic
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