Posted on November 5, 2010 - by admin Australia has one of the
poorest records of wildlife preservation in the world. A result
of this is that many animal and plant species are threatened
with extinction. Parrots are by no means exempt from this
carnage. There are several factors threatening the survival of
these distinctive birds, two of which are outline below. Huge
sums of money are often exchanged on the black market in return
for Australia’s unique wildlife. Parrots in particular are
favoured across the globes as one of the most sought after types
of bird. Penalties for the illegal trapping of native wildlife
are severe – 10 years imprisonment and/or $100 000 fine. Glossy
Black-Cockatoos are highly prized in illicit bird trade, their
distinct beauty and threatened status making them prime targets
for smugglers. Habitat destruction also presents a grave threat
to the survival of these beautiful birds. Widespread removal of
casuarina trees, their exclusive food source, has led to
population fragmentation a