Reposted by Olivia Carter
The wildlife trade is fueling disease outbreaks across the globe, writes @washingtonpost.com.
New study on the trade “reinforces that governments need to control, regulate and, in many cases, stop this trade,” said WCS’s Susan Lieberman.
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Here’s how the wildlife trade is fueling disease outbreaks across the globe
A vast industry encompassing exotic pets, trophy hunting and materials used in fashion is amplifying animal-to-human transmission of pathogens, a new study says.
