SCORES of deadly wild animals, including lions, crocodiles and venomous snakes, are being kept as pets by Brits in their homes. Many have been bought online via social media ads, and current ...

The ISPCA is calling for tougher regulations around exotic pets after several fire salamanders and an exotic toad had been intercepted by Customs officers in Dublin. Customs had intercepted a post ...

Your ferret, iguana, parakeet, or tortoise might not seem so exotic to you. In fact, you might consider your pet part of the family — just like cat and dog owners think of their pets as fur babies.

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM is a zoological medicine specialist and assistant clinical professor of zoological medicine at the University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville. She grew up ...

Exotic pets can seem exciting, but not every animal is legal to own in the United States. In fact, many species are ...

BEIJING: Pet lovers eagerly gathered around a container to snap photos of meerkats at a Beijing animal fair, each selling for ...