species
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Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and the risk grows the longer those species remain in circulation, according to a new study.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Trichomonosis infects mainly greenfinches and chaffinches, and other species to a lesser extent.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
On average, a species acquires one additional human-infecting pathogen for every decade it is present in the global wildlife trade.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
It said the consultation was "essential to ensure that reintroducing such an influential species is done responsibly".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
How close did humans come to wiping our species off the planet?
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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