Southern China Is Not the Only Source for Volatile Live Animal Markets, by Michelle Jacmenovic, HSUS

2004-01-22

The stories coming out of Southern China where researchers have found a SARS-like virus in civet cats, a relative of the mongoose that is regularly sold in wild-animal markets in the region, tend to give Americans a false sense of security. As long as we control our borders and ban potentially virus-laden wildlife, we're safe. Right?

Not necessarily.

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