Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

The exotic pet trend is growing globally and setting off alarm bells among wildlife conservation experts. An exotic pet’s journey often starts with being captured in a remote jungle and ends in a U.S.

Much of exotic pet trade is increasingly linked to poaching and smuggling. The big-headed turtle ( Platysternon megacephalum ...

The exotic pet trade has become an alarming trend, driven largely by social media and wildlife encounters that blur the lines between wild animals and household pets. According to John Di Leonardo, ...

After all, if you’re an exotic pet lover who lives in New York or you are planning on moving there, the state’s ever-evolving ...

CONCORD, Calif. - A pet shop owner in Concord is hoping for the safe return of two exotic birds who were stolen over the weekend. Someone broke into Feathered Follies and stole Tofu, an umbrella ...

Exotic pets offer the ultimate chance for humans to connect with something truly unique–at least for those who can afford them. They’re gorgeous, have different needs, and bring personality to a home.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman was caught on camera stealing an exotic bird from a Fort Myers pet store on Sunday, according to NBC affiliate WBBH. According to a Pet Kingdom employee, the Sun conure ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) -While cats and dogs may be our most common creature companions, they are not our only options. Other animals, including birds, snakes, turtles, hedgehogs and even tarantulas ...

A man has been convicted of running an illegal pet shop from his home in Staffordshire.

CONCORD, Calif. - After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered. The Concord Police Department said Thursday that Plato, an African red-belly parrot ...