We all know what Viagra does, but who would have guessed that it could help to slow down the destruction of our planet? Dr. John Grantmyre writes in the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society report Viagra is decreasing the slaughter of some endangered animals. Parts of these animals have been used for years as aphrodisiacs.
For instance, in 1996 Canada exported 30,398 seal penises to South East Asia! Ten years ago they were selling for $100 each. But two years after Viagra became available, the cost had dropped to a 10th of that price. There’s also been a 72-per-cent drop in reindeer antler velvet (a Chinese aphrodisiac).
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When it comes to Wildlife Conservation, I think this qualifies as a rare case of technology to the rescue.
Yes, it’s like the law of unintended consequences working in one’s favor for once.