Live animals as keychains – the most important thing to start with:

  1. In China, small bags containing live fish, turtles and amphibians are sold as accessories for cell phones.
  2. Current cases of sales were known until 2017. Unfortunately, to date, China does not have an animal protection law that would ban live animals in sealed bags.
  3. Petitions call for a ban on sales.

These are the following photos that have been shared on social media platforms for years:

Screenshot by mimikama.org In China, captured live animals are sold as keychains. In China, live fish, turtles and other amphibians are sold as keychains and cell phone charms. For the accessories, the animals are completely sealed inside small plastic containers, prompting animal rights groups to condemn the practice as "cruel." Most commonly sold outside long-distance train stations and major city subways, the animals can be seen paddling/swimming in a small amount of colored water. The keychains can reportedly be purchased for as little as $1.50. Sellers have claimed that each keychain contains enough crystallized oxygen and nutrients to keep the animals alive. Inside the sealed bags is either a fish, a young Chinese softshell turtle - which as adults are popular Chinese dishes - or an amphibian. The animals cannot survive inside the bag for more than a few days. A seller told CNN that the animals need to be cut out of the bag before the air runs out or they will suffocate. Animal rights groups have called the keychains "inhumane" and have stressed the need for more animal protection laws within the country. Although there have been many petitions circulating calling for a ban on the keychains, the small animals are still being put in their little plastic coffins and resold. Animal rights groups have called the keychains "inhumane" and have stressed the need for more animal protection laws within the country. Although there have been many petitions circulating calling for a ban on the keychains, the small animals are still being put in their little plastic coffins and resold. The keychains are particularly popular among young people, who reportedly view them as fashion accessories. The production and sale of keychains is a practice of serious animal cruelty and an almost certain death sentence for many of these tiny creatures. Unfortunately, these keychains are likely to continue to be sold on the streets of China. It is time for China to implement meaningful laws against animal cruelty and recognize the importance of treating all living animals with care and respect. Save the Ocean: Homepage: https://www.save-the-ocean.de Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheOceanCrew/ Facebook Donations: https://www.facebook.com/SaveTheOceanSpenden/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSB4aKY1XHOhBKttNiLqWkg When the sea dies - people die. Please do not purchase tickets for dolphinariums. This way you only support the dolphinarium, but not the animals!!!
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The fact check

Yes, these keychains exist. ( we reported ). According to The Star , these trailers continued to be sold in China at least until 2017:

Since 2013, the topic has been picked up again and again by the media and many people have spoken out against this animal cruelty. There have been and are petitions against the sale of live animals in such bags.

Dr. Walton, a former research lecturer at the University of Malaysia Terengganu says:

“Even if there is enough oxygen and food in the plastic bag, the animals will die from their own excreta. You're essentially poisoning yourself with ammonia. Aquatic animals are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations. The bag acts like a greenhouse. The temperature shock and being shaken around will probably kill the animals more than anything else.” Unfortunately, to date, China has no animal protection law . According to The Star, a draft for a comprehensive animal protection law was presented in September 2009, but China is taking its time.

Conclusion: Unfortunately, these key rings were actually sold and it cannot be ruled out that this is still the case today. China does not have an animal protection law, but many Chinese people also speak out against this animal cruelty.

Petitions are calling for the bags to be stopped from being sold.

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