Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

The market is flooded with calming aids for cats and dogs, but what about our more exotic pets? Stress manifests differently in our scaled, finned, feathered, and little furry (think rodents) friends.

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...

Quick Take North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single ...

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

KOCHI: At first glance, it may appear a harmless fascination -- a rare bird perched in a private aviary, a turtle plodding ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to pets, did you know that owning certain exotic animals are legal in some states? It's true! Depending on where you ...