Owning some exotic animals is possible, but not without careful compliance to regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

“Me and you and Zoboomafoo!” For a generation of former kids, those are lyrics to the theme song for PBS’ Zoboomafoo, a ...

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 ...

In Michigan, you can't own a bear, tiger or panther as a pet. Other animals? It depends. The state has rules around owning certain animals as pets but local governments also have a say. In Southfield, ...

Beaumont Animal Care saved "Beyonce," a domesticated rat stuck in a glue trap. Experts warn releasing pets into the wild is a death sentence. Trump says he may veto extension of health care subsidies ...

What starts as a simple fishing trip turns unreal when rare and expensive flowerhorn fish are found thriving in the wild. Trump’s pardon of convicted woman is the second time he’s erased her sentence ...

Repticon is being held this weekend at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, aiming to connect with fellow reptile lovers and educate those who might be on the fence. Snakes, lizards, spiders, tarantulas ...

With new research showing that raccoons are evolving to become increasingly domesticated, you might be wondering if you can adopt one as a pet. And what about other exotic animals? Can you keep a ...

Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, escaped from a Gloucester County animal farm overnight Monday. A day-long search ensued Tuesday after the animal was spotted in the parking lot of a Williamstown Walmart.

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

There’s always an additional frisson when out in the wild at night, even in countries lacking deadly creatures. What else is out there? Who is watching you? That frisson is magnified into fear and ...