A loose peacock led police officers in Winchester on a chase earlier this week as the inquisitive animal hopped from roof to roof before it was eventually recovered. Peafowl are regularly kept as ...

Things got a little wild Sunday at the annual August Fun Fest, as those attending the free event got an up-close look at some wild, exotic creatures including a blue-tongued skink and an albino ...

Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. It is counterintuitively legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

Exotic animals — whether dreamy-eyed rhinos, improbable flocks of birds from different latitudes or muscular big cats ...

The ranch real estate experts at James Bigley Ranches explain how to hunt exotic animals legally and safely, including tips on permits, ethics, and land management.

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. — Jesse Putnam went to a commissioners meeting Monday prepared to fight against a new plan that would prevent people from owning pythons, monkeys and other exotic animals. ALSO ...

From childhood, we grow up reading stories and watching films that portray wild animals as friendly and lovable characters.

Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!” It’s probably more like, “Is that even legal?” or “Who thought that was a good idea?

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, comprehensive list of approved pets, the state regulates wild and exotic animals ...

Federal agents in Texas recently discovered some unusual cargo inside a Toyota truck at the southern border, finding more than 160 species of reptiles, spiders and centipedes hidden in the vehicle. On ...

It depends on the animal in question and the location.