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Published online 10 October 2005 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news051010-1
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Viagra helps out endangered species
Switch to western medicine may save certain animals from slaughter.
The use of Viagra may be benefiting some endangered species. The suggestion comes from a survey showing that traditional Chinese-medicine users are switching from medicines based on animal products to 'the little blue pill' to treat erectile dysfunction.
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