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Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an ...

In this article, we explore some of the rare and exotic species of wild cats and highlight their unique characteristics, habitats, and conservation status. The Margay The margay is a small wild cat ...

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Environmental crime is now one of the world’s most profitable illegal industries, driven by illegal logging, wildlife ...

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WASHINGTON— The United States is a major market for the global pet trade, importing on average more than 90 million live ...

In 1985, an odd-looking hummingbird appeared at a local couple's feeder. Since then, dozens of other rufous hummingbirds have ...

Imagine my excitement when I thought I had taken a photograph of a Carolina parakeet, an extinct bird. In the spirit of full ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other ...