Born in captivity or stolen from the wild: How exotic animals become pets in Europe Every year, birds, reptiles and thousands more exotic animals are brought into the European Union. The vast majority ...

If I were to keep a rare pet, it’d definitely be a fox, particularly for their bushy tails and mesmerizing eyes. Some people grow up wanting a highly unusual animal companion to share their home.

Luxury knows no bounds for the ultra-rich, not even when it comes to their pets. These beloved companions are status symbols, conversation starters, and sometimes, lifelong obsessions. From exotic ...

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, ...

Although canines and felines are more common than exotic companion animals, the AVMA survey found that 2.1 million own pet birds, 1.1 million own small mammals such as gerbils and hamsters, 0.9 ...

I am not a native of Southern California. Since moving here over a decade ago, I have heard stories of the infamous wild ...

Colorful birds, giant snakes, and even baby kangaroos drew crowds to this year’s Exotic Animal Expo, which brought dozens of vendors from across the country along with plenty of people eager to see ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man holds a small crocodile cub in his hands and smiles. Reptile scales, eyes, teeth, splayed fingers on paws are clearly ...