Exotic pets have a certain mystique. They're unusual, eye-catching, and undeniably intriguing. Whether it's a brilliantly colored reptile or an unusual small mammal, these animals can feel worlds ...

One of the turtles discovered is shown by customs officials. More than 1,500 live exotic turtles have been found wrapped in duct tape and packed into suitcases at an airport in the Philippines.

When locals Rick and Heather Kennedy spotted a struggling turtle near their home in Wasaga Beach, Ont., they didn’t hesitate to help. What they didn’t expect was that it was a Fly River turtle, a very ...

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease. That’s according to the nation’s ...

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 ...

U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - The Greater Lehigh Valley Reptile Expo brought vendors from all over the country to show off and sell their snakes, turtles, and lizards. If it was scaly, slithered or had a ...

Mumbai Customs on Tuesday said that two passengers were held at the Mumbai airport for alleged wildlife smuggling after the officials seized exotic turtles from them. In an official statement, the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Milder temperatures on Saturday provided a perfect opportunity for children and adults to enjoy a summer afternoon of food and fun at the annual Family Day at the Mariners Harbor ...