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Florida Zoo Takes in Expunged Exotics

With alternately tearful goodbyes and barely contained impatience, more than 100 South Floridians surrendered their exotic animals Saturday at a zoo event designed to give owners an alternative to simply turning them loose.

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7-year-olds shouldn't feed 6-foot iguanas
Source: Breaking News

Seven-year-old Madison Wells is probably not going to be feeding any more 6-foot iguanas.

Bodies Found In House Of Exotic Animals
Source: justnews.com

The bodies of a man and woman were found Saturday afternoon in a

Animal dispute escalates
Source: Breaking News

A neighbor wants the St. Augustine Wildlife Reserve to leave, even though the sanctuary for exotic animals had already been there for eight years when he built his house in 2007.

Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted): The New England Aquarium Speaks Out Against HR 669
Source: ScienceBlogs

This morning, I was sent a copy of the letter written by Bud Ris, the President and CEO of the New England Aquarium, regarding their official position on HR 669. I was given permission to share the text of the letter, which appears here, verbatim.

HR 669: Pets in Peril [video]
Source: ScienceBlogs

This streaming video discusses the potential ramifications of HR 669 if this resolution is passed into law. HR 669 is being heard in the House of Representatives on 23 April, so we must call, write, email and FAX our representatives and tell them to VOTE NO on HR 669!

My assessment of HR 669: The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act
Source: ScienceBlogs

This article is an assessment and opinion about HR 669, The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act.

Exotic animals trapped in net of Mexican drug trade
Source: Reuters

From the live snakes that smugglers stuff with packets of cocaine to the white tigers drug lords keep as exotic pets, rare animals are being increasingly sucked into Mexico's deadly narcotics trade.

Volunteer at Animal Rescue Facility gets Attacked and has Leg Amputated
Source: The St Louis Post Dispatch

WARREN COUNTY A volunteer at an exotic animal farm had his lower leg amputated Monday after a tiger attacked him Sunday on his first day of work.

Two-headed turtle goes on display
Source: Yahoo! News

...A pet store has bought a two-headed turtle from a collector and plans to keep it on display, the store manager said. The 2-month-old turtle, actually conjoined red-eared slider twins, fits on a silver dollar.

Smuggling Exotic Pets Is $10 Billion Dollar Industry Second To Drugs | Pets Do
Source: petsdo.com

The process for wildlife entry into the United States currently involves no quarantine and minimal screening for disease. The United States government employs only 120 full time people to inspect and record imported wildlife.

Camel Tramples Fla. Woman To Death
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.... A Gulf County woman died after being trampled by a camel... Cathie Ake was the owner of Mini Acres Exotic Animal Farm...

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