Rare Japanese newts homeward bound after being smuggled abroad

Rare Japanese newts homeward bound after being smuggled abroad

Photo taken July 9, 2016, in Herne, Belgium, shows an endangered Japanese "crocodile newt" that was sent back to Japan after being smuggled to Belgium. (Photo courtesy of Frank Pasmans)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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