Live animals as keychains – the most important thing to start with:
- In China, small bags containing live fish, turtles and amphibians are sold as accessories for cell phones.
- 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.
- Petitions call for a ban on sales.
These are the following photos that have been shared on social media platforms for years:

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.
In keeping with the topic: Animal testing laboratory closed – but the puppies don’t have to die!
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