Venom-extraction trade may hasten the extinction of scorpions (VIDEO)

University of Turku

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Venom-extraction trade may hasten the extinction of scorpions as vast numbers are harvested from nature to illegal scorpion farms. Research has an important role in the conservation efforts and stopping the biodiversity loss.

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