Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, discusses first steps for a general practitioner when an exotic animal comes into the clinic. How can ...

If money is no object, why settle for an ordinary pet? For the ultra-wealthy, companionship comes in the form of rare, exotic, and wildly expensive animals — some of which seem better suited for a ...

A “disturbing” boom in the UK exotic animal trade is being fuelled by people buying everything from monkeys to mountain lions ...

Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!” It’s probably more like, “Is that even legal?” or “Who thought that was a good idea?

Since 1990, there have been more than 1,500 exotic animal incidents. Oct. 19, 2011 -- Incidents involving exotic animals kept in private may appear to be an oddity but, according to Born Free USA, a ...

Hundreds of people filled the Morgantown Event Center Saturday eager to check out some snakes, crocodiles, tarantulas, lizards, turtles and frogs. The venue hosted the Northwestern Berks Reptile Show, ...

For pet owners, confidence matters. Knowing where to turn for the right products, reliable guidance and genuine care can make ...

Peafowl are regularly kept as livestock in Kentucky, and while they are considered exotic animals, they aren’t subject to ...