Keeping amphibians as pets offers hobbyists an opportunity to connect with the non-human world, often increasing interest in conserving animals in the wild. But there's a dark side to the amphibian trade, according to a study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, published in the journal Biological Conservation. The study is titled "Tracking the hidden trade of non-native pet amphibians in the United States." ...read more read less