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Released goldfish pose a ‘triple threat’ to native ecosystems

June 9, 2022

When owners decide to set their goldfish free of the confines of the fish bowl, they could be letting loose what researchers call an ecological catastrophe for native biodiversity. Biologists in North Ireland looked at …

Ally Scott

Florida restricts high-risk invasive reptiles

March 17, 2021

Florida recently approved new rules to manage the importation, breeding, and possession of invasive reptile species that pose a high risk to native ecosystems. In a February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission …

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Reptiles suffer from lack of regulation in pet trade

October 8, 2020

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 international regulation. In fact, only 9% of the …

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USFWS prosecutes Florida man for smuggling monitor lizards

September 24, 2020

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 the agency’s law enforcement arm. On Sept. 11, …

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eDNA testing may detect pathogens in the pet trade early

June 26, 2020

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 every animal in captivity, whether it’s destined for the …

Dana Kobilinsky

JWM: Engaging pet trade important in stopping invasives

May 12, 2020

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 of the owners of exotic pets is important in stopping …

Joshua Rapp Learn

YouTube videos reveal why some amphibians become invasive

March 14, 2019

YouTube videos that people upload of their amphibian pets are helping researchers understand what types of frogs and salamanders may become invasive. “The same traits that make some species successful invaders are very similar to …

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Pet trade unleashes exotic predators throughout Florida

September 12, 2018

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. It’s not just pet pythons set loose …

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