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

While most of us are quite content owning a dog, cat, bird, fish or other small pet, the same can't be said for some celebrities who have been known to share their beds and their homes with some very ...

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, ...

Most people assume exotic pets are off-limits without a private zoo and a dozen permits. But Colorado is surprisingly chill. While the state protects its wildlife and livestock carefully, it also ...

The stunning sight of a kangaroo hopping down a busy St. Cloud road made headlines last month and, for the animal sanctuary that took in the wayward marsupial, provided another reminder that ordinary ...

Parrots and tortoises are flooding animal-rescue organizations around the country as many owners fail to make arrangements for their long-lived species. Gene Bordeaux, a staff member at Oasis, a ...

Ndivhuwo Shivambu works for the Tshwane University of Technology. She receives funding from the Tshwane University of Technology, the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Nature Conservation. She ...

Exotic pets offer the ultimate chance for humans to connect with something truly unique–at least for those who can afford them. They’re gorgeous, have different needs, and bring personality to a home.

Among the reptile species up for tighter trade controls is Home’s Hinged-back Tortoise, a critically endangered turtle found ...

Have you ever noticed how people who say they want a relationship sometimes pour all their love into their pets instead? Or how some of the most devoted pet owners seem to keep people at arm’s length?

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...