A firefighter in the Australian Firefighters Calendar tells PEOPLE about his experiences modeling for the project — from working with exotic animals to playing with fire.

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A man’s attempt to import a series of exotic animals into Australia – some of which died during the ill-fated voyage – has been exposed after the plot was foiled by border force officials.

One recent Thursday, the 16 kids in Hutchinson’s classroom transformed into turtles as Ms. T read to them from a book called “The Water Hole” by Australian author Graeme Base.

Several exotic and native animals — including a freshwater crocodile and a pig-nosed turtle — have been seized following an investigation into suspected illegal animal trading in Perth.

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Where exotic pets come from. Some exotic pets are bred in captivity. Conservationists often see captive breeding as a way to save wild animals from poaching for the pet trade, and many countries ...

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 ...

"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.