How China’s demand for donkeys is devastating African communities

Reuters
16 Apr 2024

China’s demand for donkey hides, which are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao, has skyrocketed. This is not only endangering the global donkey population, but also poses socio-economic risks to African countries specifically. SAIIA Senior Research Associate, Dr Lauren Johnston, was interviewed by Reuters about her research on this issue.

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