Born Free USA Issues Commentary: Unleashed Threats: How the Exotic Pet Trade Fuels the U.S. Invasive Species Problem
June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- Born Free USA issued the following commentary:
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Unleashed Threats: How the Exotic Pet Trade Fuels the U.S. Invasive Species Problem
By Devan Schowe
Thanks to the exotic pet trade, Burmese pythons can now we found in the wild in Florida, where they out-compete native wildlife for resources.
What happens when an exotic animal owner realizes that they can no longer care for their "pet" . . .
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Unleashed Threats: How the Exotic Pet Trade Fuels the U.S. Invasive Species Problem
By Devan Schowe
Thanks to the exotic pet trade, Burmese pythons can now we found in the wild in Florida, where they out-compete native wildlife for resources.
What happens when an exotic animal owner realizes that they can no longer care for their "pet" . . .