When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and negatively impact the conservation of these species globally.

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 ...

When most people think about getting a pet, they picture a trip to the local shelter or maybe a reputable breeder for a purebred dog. The ultra-wealthy, however, operate on an entirely different plane ...

In India, the exotic pet trade is increasing the risk of zoonotic disease spillovers, as close contact with imported wild ...

Exotic pets — companion animals that are not native to the area where they are kept — can become invasive pests when they escape or are released by pet owners, breeders, collectors and wholesalers ...

Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalization of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade. Researchers at the University of Adelaide are ...

Celebrities! They're just like the rest of us, right? Maybe. But when they start buying wildly expensive and oftentimes ...

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Exotic pets are being abandoned across Long Island; the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow is taking place in Brooklyn this weekend.

Removing animals from native ecosystems affects the ecological functions they perform while introducing them into new territories can alter the environment.