The Ministry of the Environment has deliberated on a bill to ban the sale and natural release of the so-called red-eared slider, which is an exotic species that is also kept as a pet, because it has an impact on the ecosystem. In preparation for the establishment of a red-eared slider, the owner has made it a rule to keep it responsibly until the end, but has announced a policy to publicize the idea that slaughter is also necessary if it is unavoidable.
The government allows breeding of red-eared sliders, which are alien species and is also called red-eared sliders, but has a policy of prohibiting sales, imports, and natural release, and the necessary amendments to the Alien Species Act are being deliberated in the Diet.
At the House of Representatives Environment Committee on the 22nd, a question was asked about how to get the owner to respond if the law prohibits the owner from releasing the red-eared slider because it has a long life. it was done.
In response, Deputy Minister of the Environment Ooka said, "If possible, I would like to ask you to keep it until the end, but if it is absolutely difficult, I would like you to slaughter and euthanize. I would like to make an effort to get the people to understand it. "
According to the Ministry of the Environment officials, as a concrete example of disposal, we are also considering showing the freezing method used for general extermination.
Regarding the disposal of animals, there are different views between those who are concerned about the adverse effects of alien species on the ecosystem and those who protect animals, and it is expected that there will be controversy over the pros and cons.