Parrots and tortoises are flooding animal-rescue organizations around the country as many owners fail to make arrangements ...

Local researchers have uncovered a total of 122 pet shops and seven websites selling 24 non-native small mammals in South Africa.

Authorities are warning that one of Australian’s most popular pets - the rose-ringed parakeet - could become our next ...

In the US before the passage of the WBCA in 1992—which instituted a ban on exotic bird imports into the country, except under strictly regulated circumstances—there were no restrictions on the ...

Fearing that pet keepers may abandon or kill unregistered exotic pets, the State government has sought an extension of time ...

As festive gift shopping rises, so does the allure of exotic pets like ferrets, especially in South Africa’s Western Cape.

Veterinary care for exotic pets is also high, a healthy bird exam can be several hundred dollars, and a sick bird exam can be a $1000. Most exotic pets have to be sedated or anesthetized for any ...

These striking birds are not just beautiful — they ... some wealthy individuals opt to keep these wild cats as exotic pets. Priced between $1,500 and $20,000, the caracal is not a pet for ...

Exotic pets have become aspirational additions to ... alligators, and rare birds. With several social media channels openly advertising their sale even with tips on care and diet there are no ...