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03. June 2013 Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ

Bonn. A new study reveals that SE-Asian monitor lizards representing the worlds? largest lizards are being harvested (in spite of existing legislation) and traded for their skins and as pets in imperceptible volumes ? and much of this trade is illegal. Germany plays a major role in the international trade with live reptiles. On June 8, 2013, the world?s largest reptile fair will take place in Germany (Hamm, Westphalia).

Modern dragons endangered - The relentless Exploitation of Asian Giant Lizards revealed

Bonn. A new study reveals that SE-Asian monitor lizards representing the worlds? largest lizards are being harvested (in spite of existing legislation) and traded for their skins and as pets in imperceptible volumes ? and much of this trade is illegal. Germany plays a major role in the international trade with live reptiles. On June 8, 2013, the world?s largest reptile fair will take place in Germany (Hamm, Westphalia).

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