Thanks to the New York Times‘ weekly Science section for a reminder of all the reasons why wild animals should not be traded as pets across regions of the world:
Infection That Devastates Amphibians, Already in Europe, Could Spread to U.S.
By JAMES GORMAN
Fire-bellied newts imported from Asia through the pet trade may be spreading a fungal disease that is killing off fire salamanders in Europe, according to researchers.
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