The laws on owning exotic animals vary by location because different states make their own rules. In general, however, laws try to reduce risks both for the animal owners and others nearby.

Animal interventionists try to help overwhelmed exotic pet lovers. Oct. 4, 2012— -- Exotic and sometimes dangerous animals, including lions, monkeys and reptiles, have increasingly found a ...

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But the Texas-based Exotic Wildlife Association, which represents thousands of ranchers, estimates the exotic animal industry brings in about $2 billion in revenue annually.

Animal shelters, including the Nebraska Humane Society, step up when exotic animals, such as this 3-foot alligator captured in Carter Lake in 2005, are roaming free or their owners can't properly ...