December 2020

Cafes where customers can cuddle a cat or pet a dog have sprung up in cities around the world in recent years. But some places have gone beyond the typical pets: on a visit to Japan, Sharne McMillan heard about otter cafes. She happened…

BREVARD COUNTY - Florida is no stranger to a large number of reptilian neighbors. Looking anywhere in…

The black-and-white Argentine tegu, an invasive species of giant lizard, is invading the southeast, particularly Georgia, and threatening native wildlife. The Argentine black and white tegu is an animal native to…

The Argentine black and white tegu is native to South America and feeds on the eggs of ground-nesting birds, according to the Georgian Ministry of Natural Resources. They are up to 4 feet long and can weigh over 10 pounds. They also eat…