invasive species

"Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents and they look sort of like jumbo-sized guinea pigs."

Florida Is Experiencing A Literal Cute Invasion

Normally, when I think of invasive species, I get a pretty grim picture in my mind. The wilds of Florida are no stranger to terrifying invasive species either — 16 foot Burmese pythons, anyone? — but their latest case of exotic pets gone feral is less horror-movie and more “ZOMG I WANT TO SNUGGLE THEM!”

Read...

Keeping it Weird in FL: Pet-eating Lizards, Giant Pythons and Exotic Crocs Wreck Havoc in the Sunshine State

The wild animal trade is responsible for an ecosystem fiasco in the sunny state, leaving Fido to fend for his life.

Read...