Supplementary file 1_Utilization of fauna resources for therapeutic purposes as a barrier to species justice advocacy in Nigeria.doc

Efforts to reduce the irrational exploitation of wildlife, aimed at achieving species justice, continue to be challenged by the persistent demand for animal parts and derivatives in formulating alternative medicines in certain regions of Nigeria. This study focuses on the Kuto, Iberekodo, Itoku, and Lafenwa markets in Ogun State, known for the many traditional medical practitioners relying on these markets for alternative remedies. Data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire distributed randomly to 165 traditional medicinal vendors. The survey identified 49 animal species of conservation concern; these are categorized as follows: two molluscs, two amphibians, two insects, five fish, eight reptiles, nine birds, and 21 mammals. Various animal parts are traded for spiritual empowerment and disease treatment in these markets. This trade negatively impacts conservation efforts and undermines the collective endeavors of all stakeholders to promote species justice in Nigeria.

为实现物种正义而开展的减少野生动物不合理开发的相关工作，在尼日利亚部分地区仍面临持续挑战——当地在配制替代药物过程中，对动物躯体及其衍生物始终存在需求。本研究聚焦奥贡州的库托（Kuto）、伊贝雷科多（Iberekodo）、伊托库（Itoku）与拉芬瓦（Lafenwa）市场，该区域聚集大量依赖此类市场获取替代疗法的传统行医者。研究通过向165名传统药材商贩随机发放半结构化问卷的方式收集数据。本次调研共识别出49种具有保护关切的动物物种，具体分类如下：软体动物2种、两栖动物2种、昆虫2种、鱼类5种、爬行动物8种、鸟类9种以及哺乳动物21种。上述市场中存在各类动物躯体的交易行为，其用途涵盖精神赋能与疾病治疗。此类贸易对野生动物保护工作造成负面影响，同时破坏了尼日利亚各利益相关方为推动物种正义所开展的集体努力。