Scientists in Hong Kong are trying to save three species of turtles, CNN reports. The turtles are being hunted for medicinal purposes and to keep as pets. Scientists wanted to keep their numbers under ...

Show Me Reptiles made a stop in Jackson and Saturday and gave families and collectors the chance to see exotic animals up ...

A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the workings of an ambitious international wildlife smuggling ring that has targeted exotic turtles and other species. A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the ...

A house filled with snakes and spiders might be straight out of many people's nightmares, but to longtime exotic pet keeper ...

One of the world’s most densely populated cities might seem an unlikely refuge for endangered wildlife. But behind the concrete jungle of Hong Kong, where more than 7 million people mingle in a 430 ...

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 ...

The Indian star tortoise native to parts of India has been declining in the wild since at least 2000. Why? People want them as pets. A stark reminder of this fact came on Sunday, after authorities in ...

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 ...

Cats and dogs are popular pets, but many people are turning to more exotic species when it’s time to adopt. Since exotic pets generally require more maintenance, it’s important to do your research ...