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Rare Iranian salamander in danger of extinction due to internet pet trade

The Kaiser’s spotted newt is emblematic of the availability of the internet as an additional way to sell endangered wildlife and products thereof. It is the first species to be up for protection mostly because of e-commerce sales. The newt is sought as a pet by collectors and wildlife enthusiasts and numbers have declined by more than 80 percent in recent years. Leer más.

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