A North Bellmore man hoarded up to 100 exotic animals in his basement, according to animal advocacy group Humane Long Island.

More than 100 animals were found at the property, including a South American ostrich known as a lesser rhea, Roper said. The Department of Environmental Conservation issued the violations while ...

Authorities have seized about a hundred animals from a Long Island home packed with exotic species — including a giant African snail, degus, a sulcata tortoise and a South American ostrich.

The group took custody of several dozen animals, including a five-month-old, female South American ostrich — or lesser rhea — named Eddy found in the crowded basement.