Reptile and Amphibian Care Federal Protections Lifted for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Following Legal Settlement Between Texas and U.S. Government September 12, 2026 Basiran AUSTIN, Texas — In a sweeping development that marks the latest chapter in a protracted, decades-long environmental and economic tug-of-war, federal protections for the dunes sagebrush lizard (Sceloporus arenicolus) have…
Pet Nutrition The Transparency Gap: How Federal Law Permits Condemned Meat in the American Pet Food Supply July 19, 2026 Nana Muazin In the complex landscape of American food regulation, a stark dichotomy exists between the standards for human nutrition and those governing the contents of a pet’s bowl. While the United…
Reptile and Amphibian Care Legislative Shifts and Wildlife Policy: A Comprehensive Update on Animal Ordinances and Federal Regulations July 18, 2026 Asep Darmawan The landscape of animal ownership and regulation in the United States is currently undergoing a period of intense transformation. From local municipal ordinance changes in Colorado to federal Endangered Species…
Reptile and Amphibian Care Federal Action for the Southern Hognose: USFWS Reopens Endangered Species Act Deliberations July 18, 2026 Layla Zulfa By Environmental News Desk The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has issued a critical update regarding the conservation status of the southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus). As federal…