They actually gave them pets of their own.

Exotic pets have a certain mystique. They're unusual, eye-catching, and undeniably intriguing. Whether it's a brilliantly colored reptile or an unusual small mammal, these animals can feel worlds ...

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 ...

Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it comes to their animal ...

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 ...

A "disturbing" boom in the UK exotic animal trade is being fueled by people buying everything from monkeys to mountain lions on social media, charities have warned. Cruel sellers are flogging wild ...

Kangaroo Adonis lives at Back Forty Farms in Nampa, Idaho. South Carolina is one of the few states that allows the private ownership of kangaroos without a permit. Sarah A. Miller ...

Two days before Christmas, Erin Perry showed up for work and got her assignment for the day: Go catch a wild horse. So Perry — a corporal with San Antonio's Animal Care Services — headed down to the ...

California treats most non-domesticated wildlife as restricted by default, which is just one reason why it has some of the ...

Imagine sipping a latte while stroking an owl or watching an otter play at your feet. This is the promise of exotic animal cafes, a trend that blends coffee culture with wildlife encounters. But ...