It’s a pet described as a “wonderful companion” - but wildlife conservation groups are not happy about its popularity.

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Mating season warning: Officials caution that May–June brings heightened alligator activity, raising the risk of encounters with people and pets near waterways. Predator showdown: In the Everglades, ...

Unexpected python trackers: Researchers found that transmitters on raccoons and opossums could lead them to Burmese pythons that had eaten the animals. Ecosystem at stake: Burmese pythons, introduced ...