HEALTHJun 14 · 08:50 UTCINSIDE CLIMATE NEWSBy Katie Surma, Kiley Price

Pandemic Roulette

An investigation into sloth deaths in Florida reveals risks from the global wildlife trade, which moves billions of live animals through legal and illegal channels. A former CDC epidemiologist described this trade as 'pandemic roulette,' highlighting public health concerns.

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