Irresponsible vendors: Non‐native, invasive and threatened animals offered for garden pond stocking
The pet trade has been responsible for many introductions of non‐native species.
Freshwater ornamental plants and animals originating from the pet trade are stocked to …
Freshwater ornamental plants and animals originating from the pet trade are stocked to …
Exotic Pet Trade as a Cause of Biological Invasions: The Case of Tree Squirrels of the Genus Callosciurus
MV Mazzamuto, LA Wauters, JL Koprowski - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The pet industry is a growing global multibillion dollar market. The
increase of exotic and non-domesticated animal ownership has led to an increase in the …
increase of exotic and non-domesticated animal ownership has led to an increase in the …
Using Google trends to determine current, past, and future trends in the reptile pet trade
JW Valdez - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Reptiles are one of the most popular exotic pets in the world. However, the
most common pet reptiles are typically non-threatened, captive-bred, and are domestically …
most common pet reptiles are typically non-threatened, captive-bred, and are domestically …
Global economic costs of herpetofauna invasions
Biological invasions by amphibian and reptile species (ie herpetofauna) are numerous and
widespread, having caused severe impacts on ecosystems, the economy and human health …
widespread, having caused severe impacts on ecosystems, the economy and human health …
Aquarium hitchhikers: attached commensals imported with freshwater shrimps via the pet trade
The keeping of home aquaria is one of the most popular hobbies globally. In contrast to the
ornamental fish trade, decapod crustaceans such as shrimps, crayfish and crabs are …
ornamental fish trade, decapod crustaceans such as shrimps, crayfish and crabs are …
Imports of ornamental crayfish: the first decade from the Czech Republic's perspective
The import of aquarium animals has been increasing worldwide in recent years. Despite its
contribution to world trade and the economy, this trade also comprises one of the main …
contribution to world trade and the economy, this trade also comprises one of the main …
Present and future distribution of the European pond turtle versus seven exotic freshwater turtles, with a focus on Eastern Europe
O Nekrasova, M Pupins, O Marushchak, V Tytar… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Freshwater turtles are often used as terrarium pets, especially juveniles of exotic species. At
the adult stage they are often released by their owners into the wild despite their high …
the adult stage they are often released by their owners into the wild despite their high …
Aquarium molluscs as a case study in risk assessment of incidental freshwater fauna
Because biological invasions may cause loss of biodiversity, accurate predictions are
necessary for implementing effective restrictions aimed at specific high-risk taxa. The …
necessary for implementing effective restrictions aimed at specific high-risk taxa. The …
Garden ponds as potential introduction pathway of ornamental crayfish
The private stocking of ornamental crayfish in garden ponds was discussed in previous
studies, but there is a lack of detailed analysis for better understanding of this introduction …
studies, but there is a lack of detailed analysis for better understanding of this introduction …
Amelioration of pet overpopulation and abandonment using control of breeding and sale, and compulsory owner liability insurance
E Bernete Perdomo, JE Araña Padilla, S Dewitte - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Overpopulation and abandonment of pets are long-standing and
burgeoning concerns that involve uncontrolled breeding and selling, illegal trafficking …
burgeoning concerns that involve uncontrolled breeding and selling, illegal trafficking …