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

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The exotic pet trade has seen an explosive growth in the last two decades, bolstered by series like Netflix’s “The Tiger King ...

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 ...