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.

Exotic animals may carry toxins and contaminants not typically found in traditional livestock. For instance, some reptiles contain high levels of heavy metals, while certain amphibians produce ...

If you’re considering taking on a pet sitting job for exotic animals, it’s crucial to understand the specific requirements of ...

The owner of a wildlife rescue centre is calling for exotic pet ownership rules to be tightened after a number of large ...

Some exotic animals can be expensive to care for if hurt or sick. If you don’t want to drain your bank account but still hope to keep your pet healthy, exotic animal insurance can be a good choice.

A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

Exotic animals were removed Thursday from a Pahrump home, after officers responding to reports found indications that the animals were not being cared for properly, according to the Nye County ...

Fire ants and frogs. In the Tallahassee area, we have some predominant examples of exotic species. The fire ant is one of them. Supposedly, they arrived in Mobile, Alabama in the 1930’s, hidden ...

"They're exotic animals for a reason," she said. "They're wild animals." In Indiana, a person can own just about any animal as a pet, from skunks or raccoons, to foxes, cougars and even lions.

One of the biggest concerns for exotic pets is their ability to hide pain. This is a natural instinct that helps protect them from predators who seek out weak animals to prey on.

The best exotic pets are here! With their unique looks and their wild-but-wonderful characteristics, the best exotic pets can make for the most unusual of companions. But what is classified as an ...

Minnesota residents can own exotic pets like hedgehogs and chinchillas, but crows are off-limits. The ban stems from legal ...