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Post by bobw on Jul 12, 2017 16:15:06 GMT
I have it on good authority (which I can't quote) that O. alexandrae will very soon be downgraded to Cites schedule II. This will allow it to be traded and the money ploughed back in to the local communities which will hopefully save the populations. One would hope that they only release the odd pair for trade every few months to maintain the price and maximise the money put back into conservation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 20:28:42 GMT
When Bob ?
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Post by Adam Cotton on Jul 12, 2017 21:58:30 GMT
Presumably a decision will have to wait until it can be voted on at the next CITES conference, and I'm not sure when that will be. I don't think it will be this year, maybe 2018.
Adam.
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Post by bobw on Jul 12, 2017 22:28:56 GMT
That I'm afraid I don't know.
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Post by nomad on Jul 13, 2017 4:28:44 GMT
I have heard many times of whispers that O. alexandrae will be downgraded to CITES 2 and thus as the years rolled by nothing has happened. So I would not put any of my money on it.
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Post by mosca1 on Jul 13, 2017 6:01:49 GMT
The cheque is in the mail, this won't get you pregnant and... alexandrae will soon be on Appendix 2 .
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Post by wollastoni on Jul 13, 2017 14:23:51 GMT
Would be a great news for O. alexandrae and Popondetta locals !
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Post by wollastoni on Jul 14, 2017 7:11:50 GMT
ebay has finally removed the auction.
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Post by hewi on Sept 16, 2017 12:44:46 GMT
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Post by Paul K on Sept 16, 2017 17:15:50 GMT
It is ended as now. Beautiful specimen and so fresh, it must come from farming.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 19:21:05 GMT
0 bids
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Post by nomad on Sept 17, 2017 6:51:59 GMT
I love the ebay note with this O. alexandrae specimen. "Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing." This specimen had discussions on social media both in English and Japanese, it was certainly in the spotlight. I find quite remarkable that even though this butterfly is confined to a few small pocket's of disappearing rainforest, some surviving among oil plantations, certain collectors are obsessed with it being common and mention that the large amounts a few will pay on the black market, does not reflect its obvious rarity but just the fact it is supposed to be protected by law. If it is ever downgraded to Cites 2, which I very much doubt due to its limited distribution, the price for a bred pair will in my opinion be much higher than those that wish to have them suppose. Take a look at the hybrid allotei, yes its much cheaper than it once was, but even though there are "lots" around, they are certainly not at the cheaper end of the birdwing market.
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