COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals. Although Ohioans cannot own lions, tigers or bears, there ...

Here's which wild and exotic animals are legal - and illegal - to keep as pets in Washington state: Under federal law, it's illegal to own any endangered species as a pet. "More than 47,000 species ...

They say a dog is “man’s best friend,” but pets can come in all shapes and sizes. However, not every animal is legal to keep as a companion in California. The California Department of Fish and ...

The exotic pet trade has become an alarming trend, driven largely by social media and wildlife encounters that blur the lines between wild animals and household pets. According to John Di Leonardo, ...

You’ve heard the old adage that “a dog is a man’s best friend.” What if man has a different best friend? What happens if your best friend is a squirrel, a deer or a lizard? Can they take their best ...

At Reptile Coffee, you can hang with exotic animals while drinking a cup of Joe. Chea Raty loves watching animals on television. During his free time, he watches the National Geographic channel, where ...

Kangaroo Adonis lives at Back Forty Farms in Nampa, Idaho. South Carolina is one of the few states that allows the private ownership of kangaroos without a permit. Sarah A. Miller ...