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The Argentine black and white tegu, an invasive lizard, is spreading across Florida and other states. Tegus threaten native wildlife by raiding the nests of sea turtles, alligators, and ground-nesting ...

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What begins as a simple tour of African reptiles quickly turns into a full showcase of some of the strangest and most impressive animals in the collection. Giant rock pythons, massive monitor lizards, ...

If your’e looking to get a new pet just in time for summer, you may want to read up on Connecticut’s exotic pet laws. While most people have dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and birds as pets, some may be ...

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