Speed Reading — Wildlife Trade - Level 0 — 200 wpm 

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The coronavirus pandemic could cut the trade in wildlife. COVID-19 probably started at a market selling wild animals. It crossed over to humans. Eating wild animals with diseases can be dangerous. A conservationist wants to end the wildlife trade. He said this could help to prevent the spread of disease.

London Zoo said animal markets could be "time bombs". They are perfect places for new viruses to start. About 75 per cent of new infectious diseases come from animals. Animal diseases lead to millions of illnesses and deaths worldwide. An expert said the next virus could come along soon.

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