Exotic pets — companion animals that are not native to the area where they are kept — can become invasive pests when they escape or are released by pet owners, breeders, collectors and wholesalers ...

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

Mitch Kalmanson sells insurance policies to protect people in animal accidents. Feb. 24, 2012— -- As state and federal lawmakers continue to wrestle with proposed legislation on exotic pet ...

When most people think about getting a pet, they picture a trip to the local shelter or maybe a reputable breeder for a purebred dog. The ultra-wealthy, however, operate on an entirely different plane ...

A new rule in Lincoln County says no one can own exotic animals unless their permit allows them to be grandfathered in, but 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 ...

Your pets may be part of the exotic pet trade, which has contributed to new invasive animal species that can damage local native wildlife and their ecosystems, says a new study. A study recently ...

A funny thing happened at the Golden Globes Sunday night. When Rose Byrne took the stage to accept her award for Best ...

JUPITER FARMS, Fla. (CBS12) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission wants to prevent species that aren't native to Florida, from taking over. In order to do so, it's asking families who are ...