· we assess changes in big cat trade in south korea since the country joined cites (1993) and introduced a ban on trade in endangered big cats (1994), drawing on an expert elicitation survey, expert-led evidence and cites trade records. · the ethics of keeping big cats in captivity are hotly debated. Legal loopholes allow unscrupulous breeders to perpetuate a cycle of suffering by mass-producing exotic cats for roadside zoos and backyard enclosures. Cheetahs in east africa are trapped to fuel illicit. · in late december, congress passed the big cat public safety act. · the legal trade of the live big cats fuels the illegal trade, and the line that divides the world of big cat breeders and those involved in criminal activities is often blurred. The law bans the controversial practice of cub-petting, or letting members of the public touch and hold cubs of tigers, lions, leopards and more. · the blurred line between legal and illegal trade has direct consequences for big cats living in captivity. Nearly half of all cat species are threatened with extinction, and the illegal wildlife trade is driving species like tigers to the brink. · however, the trade in big cats for sale in california raises serious ethical concerns and poses significant risks to both the animals and the people involved. Critics argue that many private owners lack the necessary resources and knowledge to provide adequate care, leading to compromised animal welfare.

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