North Mexico cities visited by crocodiles after recent storms

Residents of cities in north Mexico, in the state of Tamaulipas bordering Texas in the USA, have reported sighting crocodiles after at least 200 of the large reptiles migrated following heavy rainfall from the recent Hurricane Beryl and the previous Tropical Storm Alberto, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper reported on the weekend. Mexican authorities said the downpour that accompanied both storms raised water levels in the coastal lagoons that the predatory reptiles normally inhabit, forcing the...

Strange case of the ‘illegal’ zoo in the heart of Bombay

Did you know? A private ‘zoo’ spread over 2,000 square metres and holding exotic animals and reptiles operates in the heart of Bombay, near the historic Shivaji Park. The Marine Aqua Zoo, which has been in commercial operation since 2022, claims to be recognized by the Central Zoo Authority. The claim was debunked by The Indian Express newspaper which filed a request for information under the Right To Information Act with the Central Zoo Authority....

The rise and rise of dangerous ‘pets’ in the UK

For centuries, cats and dogs have mostly been the top choice for humans seeking to keep pets. However, in recent times, the number of humans opting to keep venomous snakes, wild cats, and crocodiles as pets has skyrocketed in the United Kingdom. According to a report by Sky News, if the latest figures obtained by the wildlife charity Born Free Foundation are anything to go by, it is indeed surprising to see that 126 local...