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UF-led study: Invasive amphibians, reptiles in Florida outnumber world

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has the world’s worst invasive amphibian and reptile problem, and a new 20-year study led by a University of Florida researcher verifies the pet trade as the No. 1 cause of the species’ introductions.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, September 15, 2011.