Can you own a racoon in Arizona? What about hedgehogs, fennec foxes, capybara and more. Here's what to know about owning ...

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 ...

A surprising number of exotic birds are OK to own in California. With the exception of the aforementioned Quaker parrot, all ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals. Although Ohioans cannot own lions, tigers or bears, there ...

Exotic animals are intriguing for a variety of reasons, leading some people to covet them. But these wild creatures are not conducive to being kept as pets, and many are illegal to own in the United ...

Want to get an exotic pet or give one as a Christmas gift? Know what creatures Mississippi state law defines as wild or dangerous animals ...

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 ...

Although the numbers of “traditional” pets such as dogs, cats, and rabbits have been steadily increasing for the past four decades, there has been an even sharper growth in the number of so-called ...

Dec. 11, 2006 — -- It may seem like a stretch to think of exotic animals as a threat to national security, but that's exactly what a recently released report from the Centers for Disease Control ...

Calgary is cementing itself as one of Canada's top exotic pet hot spots, according to hobbyists, but reptiles and arachnids ...

More people than ever are giving up their exotic pets due to high energy costs, says a Highland-based charity. Scottish ...