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Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has helped fuel the spread of diseases to humans and wildlife.

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What are zoonotic diseases?

Zoonotic diseases, which pass from animals to humans, kill millions of people every year. Where do they come from and how can we avoid them?

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How Burmese pythons took over the Florida Everglades

They've eaten practically every mammal in sight—and have no natural predators.

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