Reptiles suffer from lack of regulation in pet trade
Data from trade databases have revealed that thousands of reptiles are being sold and purchased as part of the international pet trade, but few are subject to ...
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USFWS prosecutes Florida man for smuggling monitor lizards
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has charged a sixth man involved in the international smuggling of reptiles from the Philippines as part of an investigation by ...
eDNA testing may detect pathogens in the pet trade early
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused researchers to focus new attention on captive animals and the role they may play in spreading zoonotic diseases. But testing ...
JWM: Engaging pet trade important in stopping invasives
Because released and escaped exotic pets are a big contributor to the establishment of invasive species in Florida, researchers found engaging and gaining the trust ...
YouTube videos reveal why some amphibians become invasive
YouTube videos that people upload of their amphibian pets are helping researchers understand what types of frogs and salamanders may become invasive. “The same ...
Pet trade unleashes exotic predators throughout Florida
An array of exotic reptiles introduced to the wilds of Florida is posing a growing threat to the state’s bird life, according to a recent article on Audubon.org. ...