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News Release 09-087

Wildlife Trade Threatens Public Health and Ecosystems

Study outlines potential risks to native species and human health

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Photo of tokay geckos in a cage.

The pet trade includes sales of tokay geckos, pictured here.

Credit: Michael Yabsley, University of Georgia


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Photo of a scientist swabbing an imported tree frog for a deadly fungus infection.

Scientists swab imported tree frogs for a deadly fungus infection linked to amphibian declines.

Credit: Katherine Smith, Brown University


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Cover of May 1, 2009 Science magazine.

The researchers' findings appear in the May 1, 2009, issue of Science magazine.

Credit: Copyright 2009 AAAS


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