Sandi and Jerry Cossette recently lost two good friends -- a pair of cougars that had been with them for 18 years. The cats are buried on the couple's property in rural Clay County, where the ...

Organized by event promoter Chad Belinger, the expo attracted families, breeders and curious attendees hoping to learn more about uncommon pets. LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Kangaroos, hedgehogs, ...

Under the federal Animal Welfare Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for licensing and regulating all commercial animal breeders, exhibitors (including wildlife parks and zoos), ...

Reptile enthusiasts were able to pet and hold exotic animals as well as other nature’s oddities, during the HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Show this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The ...

ST. PAUL - Dangerous animal regulation may be close to becoming Minnesota law. The House Tuesday approved the regulations 107-24 over objections from lawmakers who have exotic animal breeders in their ...

Exotic animal medicine is a specialized field covering birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals, each requiring unique knowledge. The field is experiencing rapid growth, increasing demand for ...

Some cat breeds come with a high price tag, and the reasons go beyond appearance. Factors such as rare genetics, limited breeders, and links to wild species all contribute to driving up the cost. Many ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Again, the tragic peril of pet chimpanzees - and Missouri's lax regulation of exotic animals - is splashed across the headlines.