News: reptiles
Speedy new species of snake uncovered in Australia

A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum.
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Hidden costs of global illegal wildlife trade

An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ±, has highlighted that the illegal and unsustainable global wildlife trade has bigger ramifications on our everyday lives than you might think.
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US’s influence on Australia’s illegal pet trade

In a study published in , researchers at the University of ÐÂÀË²ÊÆ± compared the illegal smuggling of live reptiles – including lizards, snakes and turtles – into Australia, to the unregulated pet trade of reptiles in the United States (US), to understand better the drivers of illegal wildlife trade, and develop a framework for anticipating future trends in wildlife smuggling.
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