Modern dragons in danger: The relentless exploitation of Asian giant lizards revealed
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 07:30
in Biology & Nature
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).