Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Global trade in exotic pets threatens endangered parrots through the spread of a virus

(University of Kent) Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in wild parrot populations has been detected in eight new countries, raising concerns for threatened species. This highlights the need for greater awareness of the risks of the spread of infectious disease associated with the international trade in live parrots.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2xj7iXk

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