Bushmeat and Wildlife Markets in Nigeria

The video discusses the popularity of bushmeat in Nigeria, highlighting health risks and legal issues. Despite UN recommendations to ban wildlife markets, they remain prevalent due to high demand. The video explores a Lagos market, focusing on pangolin trade and the associated health risks. It also addresses the lack of legal enforcement and the impact of COVID-19 on local perceptions. Experts call for a ban on such markets, citing health and biodiversity concerns, while traders and consumers remain largely unconcerned. The future of these markets remains uncertain, with potential for resurgence post-COVID-19.

What is a major concern associated with the consumption of bushmeat in Nigeria?

• Lack of flavor

• Health risks

• High cost

• Scarcity of supply

Which animal's meat is particularly in demand in Nigerian bushmeat markets?

• Giraffe

• Pangolin

• Lion

• Elephant

What percentage of emerging infectious diseases are transmitted from animals to humans, according to the WHO?

• Two out of ten

• Four out of ten

• Six out of ten

• Eight out of ten

What was a significant zoonotic disease outbreak in Nigeria in 2018?

• Ebola

• Monkeypox

• Bird flu

• Swine flu

How do many traders and consumers view the trade of bushmeat?

• As a health risk

• As a declining practice

• As a cultural tradition

• As an illegal activity

What drives the demand for bushmeat among consumers?

• Abundance of supply

• Low cost

• Cultural significance

• Nutritional value

What is the stance of experts like Barão Vessel on wildlife markets?

• They should be ignored

• They should be expanded

• They should be regulated

• They should be shut down

What is the current policy status on wildlife markets in Lagos?

• Strictly enforced

• Under review

• Recently implemented

• Non-existent

What might happen to wildlife markets in Nigeria after COVID-19 concerns subside?

• They will be banned

• They will resurge

• They will decline

• They will remain unchanged

What is a suggested alternative to bushmeat for protein sources?

• Insects

• Plant-based proteins

• Fish

• Poultry