La verdad detrás de los videos virales de animales exóticos en redes sociales | BBC News

Este reportaje de BBC News analiza la realidad que hay tras los videos virales de animales exóticos mantenidos como mascotas. Según conservacionistas, este contenido puede idealizar a estos animales y difundir información errónea sobre su comportamiento. La reportera de BBC Tech Now Franchesca Hashemi examina las consecuencias de estos videos y si contribuyen al comercio ilegal de fauna silvestre.

There are thousands of videos on social media of exotic animals being kept as pets. But, behind the clips lies a troubling reality. That's according to conservationists, who worry that content creators are glamourising the animals as pets, spreading misinformation about the behaviour they show. BBC Tech Now's Franchesca Hashemi investigates the consequences of viral social media videos of exotic animals, and whether they are fuelling the illegal wildlife trade. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews