Are endangered animals and exotic animals the same?

Animals who survive the habitat destruction, such as radiated tortoises in Madagascar, are collected and smuggled by dealers to supply the exotic pet trade. Wolves, after a successful recovery in Western US states, are now persecuted by ranchers seeking unfettered livestock range. read more

The three most common descriptors, endangered, threatened and vulnerable, don't necessarily mean the same thing. Vulnerable A species classified as vulnerable faces threats, like loss of habitat and poaching, in the wild that may cause it to go extinct. read more

Endangered, Extinct, and Exotic Animals was a new trial event for both Division B and Division C in New York and Texas for the 2013 season, and is scheduled to be run as a trial event at the 2015 National Competition. read more