A slimy creature called the New World Screwworm (NWS) is causing people to crawl out of their skin, as officials warn the public about the threat to animals.

More than 100 dangerous wild animals are being kept legally as pets in Scotland, wildlife charity Born Free has revealed.

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Cane toads, large and poisonous invasive amphibians, pose a threat to Floridian pets, particularly during the rainy season.

Caimans and pumas are among 2,200 dangerous animals being kept as pets in Britain, according to research by wildlife charity Born Free.