When most people think about getting a pet, they picture a trip to the local shelter or maybe a reputable breeder for a ...

A growing black market is tearing spider monkey families apart in southern Mexico, where poachers are killing adults and ...

Exotic pets offer the ultimate chance for humans to connect with something truly unique–at least for those who can afford them. They’re gorgeous, have different needs, and bring personality to a home.

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

Wisconsin doesn't have a statewide ban on exotic pets, but local and federal rules still apply. Here's what to know.

After a pet monkey escaped and turned up dead in Walterboro on May 27, experts point to loose laws and nonexistent red tape to explain how the primate native to East Asia ended up in the Lowcountry in ...

The Texas-Mexico border has become a key corridor for the illegal trade in exotic animals, with spider monkeys among the most ...