A man in Calgary approached a wild Canada lynx on the side of the road and attempted to pet it, creating a tense and surprising encounter. Canada lynx are wild predators and should always be observed ...

Although they kind of look like dogs, foxes cannot be kept as pets in Vermont. Here's why.

No, it is not legal to have a pet fox in New Hampshire, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Both red and gray foxes are on the state's list of controlled species.

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...

A lone beluga whale swims right up to the boat in northern Norway, acting unusually calm and almost eager for human attention. What seems like a fun encounter quickly turns into something more ...

Eric Kiehn filmed his cat Pebbles having a close encounter with two deer in Ellensburg, Washington Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...

Although they kind of look like dogs, foxes cannot be kept as pets in Massachusetts. Here's why.

No, it is not legal to have a pet fox in Connecticut, according to Connecticut General Statutes, section 26-40a. The law states residents cannot have "potentially dangerous" animals, including those ...