The surprising silver lining to the recent boom in invertebrate pets

From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity – but there is an upside, says Graham Lawton

Jun 19, 2025 - 16:24
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The surprising silver lining to the recent boom in invertebrate pets
From spiders to scorpions, some 1000 different invertebrate species are traded globally as pets. This is bad for biodiversity – but there is an upside, says Graham Lawton