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Adam Toomes

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Ph.D. student at the Invasion Science & Wildlife Ecology Group, Adelaide University

Colorado River toad. Shutterstock

May 4, 2023

Lickable toads and magic mushrooms: wildlife traded on the dark web is the kind that gets you high

Phill Cassey, University of Adelaide; Adam Toomes, University of Adelaide; Charlotte Lassaline, University of Adelaide; Dr. Freyja Watters, University of Adelaide; Jacob Maher, University of Adelaide, and Oliver C. Stringham, University of Adelaide

Most wildlife is trafficked openly, while dark web markets sell animals, plants and fungi as drugs. But this could change if there’s a clampdown on open trade.

A redtailed catfish. Bk87/Shuttterstock

April 25, 2023

New exposé of Australia’s exotic pet trade shows an alarming proliferation of alien, threatened and illegal species

Adam Toomes, University of Adelaide and Phill Cassey, University of Adelaide

Trade in exotic pets online is far more prevalent and diverse than previously thought. Threatened species, invasive species and banned imports are all for sale.

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