Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water.

The Burmese python is a solitary and nocturnal creature, but it's become an invasive species in Florida as a result of the ...

Boa constrictors and pythons are running rampant in Puerto Rico as the massive, invasive species are ... unleashed in ...

The Earth is now in the midst of its sixth major animal ... invasive species into the environment, and climate change. There are international treaties and domestic laws that aim to halt the decline ...

Giant South American lizards are taking over Florida — just one of the latest in a slew of invasive species that ... their way into Florida via the exotic pet trade. Owners that no longer ...

As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as ... the trade of exotic animals. These authorities can issue and revoke permits required for the sale of specific species.

This python was 14 feet long, 140 pounds and angry. But by tracking her, University of Florida researchers hope to unlock ...

Originally from the Far East, raccoon dogs were introduced into eastern Europe as part the fur trade. Their cuddly appearance meant until recently they were openly traded as exotic pets ...

It is also one of several invasive ... any animal that has been brought up in captivity or has been sold through the pet trade and may not have the skills to survive." Another species that could ...

The scenery, although beautiful, posed an ecological problem: these trees, native to North America, are one of the main invasive ... species have economic value and have been introduced for animal ...

They're among the largest snake species in the world and have been ... many individuals were released or escaped from the exotic pet trade.