Biosecurity

status-queried

Are there snakes in the Hawaiian Islands? No established populations of nonnative snakes are known to exist in the wild across Hawaiʻi. The islands’ isolation, geographic iso...

wildlife-management

Invasive snake species in the Everglades represent a persistent ecological challenge, introduced primarily through the pet trade and accidental releases. These snakes disrupt na...

Status Updates

Reports indicating a rooster died on a ranch have prompted questions about animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational practices. This status-clarifying overview explains what...

Pet Travel & Animal Welfare

Johnny Depp’s dogs in Australia are two dogs, reportedly named Budweiser and Pistol, that were central to a high-profile biosecurity incident in Australia in 2015. This evergr...