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Report shows US wildlife trade poorly regulated



April 30th, 2009 Report shows US wildlife trade poorly regulated



"Tokay geckos from Indonesia are just one of thousands of wild animals imported into the United States, many of which are inaccurately labeled, endangering ecosystems and potentially threatening public health, scientists warn. Credit: Michael Yabsley/University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine"





"The effect, the scientists write in a paper in this week's issue of Science, is that a range of diseases is introduced into the United States, potentially decimating species, devastating ecosystems and threatening food supply chains and human health."



"The threat to public health is real. The majority of emerging diseases come from wildlife," said Smith, who is also a senior consultant at Wildlife Trust. "Most of these imported animals originate in Southeast Asia — a region shown to be a hotspot for these emerging diseases."



HR669 is now feeding it´s scientific basis. Will the reptile nation be able so to halt development?



http://www.physorg.com/news160321726.html



Through you, your animals can strangle the scientific credibility of HR669. If you keep reptiles, participate in stopping HR669. If you do not participate in halting HR669, then stop keeping reptiles YESTERDAY!



Kelp strangle PETA!

Gnarf ugh!

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