Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with ...

Animal control is used to dealing with stray cats and dogs. But what happens when there’s a peacock strutting down the alley?

With an estimated 8.75 million living species on earth, there are always going to be some weird and unusual animals you've never heard of. From the friendly-faced axolotl who's one of the most unusual ...

From Alaska to Louisiana, meet the wolves, monkeys, and reptiles now residing in the wild, wild west of Los Angeles.

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 ...

Many exotic pet owners are hobbyists and they don't have experience needed. Oct. 23, 2011— -- The slaughter of over 50 renegade animals let loose from a backyard zoo in Zanesville, Ohio, ...

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Exotic animal medicine demands specialized skills far beyond traditional veterinary training, so let's explore the role, ...

Detroit woman finds a six-foot alligator in her deceased son's room; Animal Magic rescues the neglected reptile.

Campaign group Freedom for Animals has called for elephants to be freed, insisting they cannot live fulfilling lives in zoo ...