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Blue-tongued lizards found stuffed inside DVD player
Original: “This was just one of two blue- tongues stuffed inside that DVD player. Another package was detected containing more blue-tongues bound with tape"
Two blue-tongued lizards were discovered stuffed inside a DVD player, with a further package found containing more of the reptiles bound together with tape. The case points to wildlife trafficking, with live lizards concealed in electronic equipment to evade detection. Commenters expressed shock at the cruel smuggling methods used.
Why now: People are reacting to the shocking cruelty of live reptiles being trafficked inside household electronics.
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Evidence
- “This was just one of two blue- tongues stuffed inside that DVD player. Another package was detected containing more blue-tongues bound with tape" · BBC Wildlife Magazine
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