Donkeys at risk of becoming extinct due to illegal trade

Millions of donkeys are slaughtered for their skins and meat every year. The collagen taken from their skin is used in the production of ejiao, an ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine.  PHOTO | FILE

By  Peter Sekela

What you need to know:

  • The animals should be highly protected since they take a long time to reproduce, especially when subjected to harsh living conditions.

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