Animal dispute escalatesSource: 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.
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!
Exotic animals trapped in net of Mexican drug tradeSource: 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.
Two-headed turtle goes on displaySource: 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.