As a corollary to the concerns re captive-bred turtles being =
re-introduced and causing lethal consequences to desirable species we =
have a similar concern here in Australia.
Apparently biologists investigating the continuing decline in native =
frog populations especially in mountain regions, have postulated an =
exotic viral cause probably introduced via the ornamental tropical fish =
industry. The investigations seem to be narrowing down to a South =
Amerisan origin and apparently the same virus has been identified in =
both frogs and aquarium fish although a cause and effect relationship is =
still to be proved.
Consequently captive -breeding programmes in aquarium situations will =
have to be viewed with some concern.
Bruce Hansen.
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