This article talks about the wildlife trade in China; however, there is no direct evidence as to what species was the direct cause of the COVID19 epidemic. A blanket ban on wildlife consumption makes less sense when you are unsure of the source. Some game animals may be fine, but the legislation banning all wildlife seems like a step toward forcing specific diet restrictions. Additionally, some species are kept in check from running rampant ecologically by hunting and predation from mankind, similar to deer in North America. The article does cover the perspective that this ban will be difficult to enforce in opposition to the original premise that the ban itself is a good thing.

Wow, this is one of the best articles I've read on the coronavirus. Although it focuses on the Chinese consumption of wild animals, it dives into everything from the culture, medicine, prohibition, and the $73 billion industry. Fantastic and worthwhile read that speaks honestly about the situation in China without judgment or spin.