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 ...

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 ...

Exotic pets , ranging from reptiles and amphibians to rare mammals and birds, have become increasingly popular among pet ...

In a world predominantly split between cat lovers and dog people, exotic pets represent an exciting break from the norm (and I say that as a cat parent). That said, while exotic pets can be colorful, ...

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

Birds aren’t just pretty; they are lively, social, and can become true companions. Budgerigars, cockatiels, and lovebirds are excellent for beginners because they are relatively easy to care for and ...

GENESEE COUNTY, MI - A chinchilla twitched its nose as wide-eyed and excited children began petting its fluffy body and bushy tail. This was the first of several exotic animal encounters that ...