Sunday, September 25, 2011

Exotic pets turn invasive, threatening Florida
[ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:14:33 GMT ]

A native American alligator squares off against an invasive Burmese python. These pythons are among the 56 non-native species established in the state, largely thanks to the pet trade, according to scientists. Florida is now officially the world capital for invasive and potentially invasive reptiles and amphibians, according to a 20-year study verifying that 56 non-native species of these animals have become established in the sunshine state.


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