
Alice Hughes
Alice Hughes is a coordinating lead author and conservation scientist recognized for her insights into the challenges of funding distribution in conservation efforts. Her research reveals how the focus on charismatic megafauna overshadows the plight of many lesser-known species, leading to a critical gap in conservation support. Hughes advocates for a broader understanding of biodiversity and the protection of all threatened species, regardless of their public appeal.
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Global wildlife trade expert Professor Alice Hughes of the University of Melbourne said that once an animal was smuggled out of its native country, tracking it becomes nearly impossible.
The slippery and growing problem of animal smugglingAlice Hughes is a coordinating lead author of the research discussing the limitations in conservation funding.
Most conservation funds go to large vertebrates at expense of ‘neglected’ species | Conservation




