Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 4月30日 02時57分

Endangered Laos warty newts at the @rivermuseum in Dubuque, Iowa.
This species lives only in the Northern mountainous areas of Laos. They are mostly aquatic and thrive in streams and pools at high elevations. The main threat to this species is collection and exportation into the international pet trade in Germany and Japan. Since these animals have brightly colored markings and are active during the day, they aren’t difficult to locate and it’s possible for collectors to spot and grab up each and every mature individual to be taken from one site in just a few days, wiping out a local population. Since such a large number can be taken at once, they are often sold in large groups by the kilogram. The Laos warty newt was listed in 2008 as a Category I species in the Lao WIldlife and Aquatic Law, which means all commercial trade of this species is prohibited. So, some protection is possible at least, given proper law enforcement.
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