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 ...

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

The first week of each month, during the Spring and Summer at Kansas City’s First Fridays on 18th and Vine, Sha’Quan Clark’s tent full of exotic animals draws a whole lot of attention. Inside the big ...

Across the United States, exotic animals are being exploited. Some organizations call themselves sanctuaries, but actually ...