Permanent toddlers with wings and tortoises that outlive generations, people share the surprising realities of owning exotic ...

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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 ...

Following Michael Jackson’s 2005 departure from Neverland Ranch, his collection of exotic animals — including tigers, giraffes, and his famed chimpanzee Bubbles — were relocated to sanctuaries and ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a parakeet. The state divides wildlife into legal, permit-only, and prohibited ...

The B.C. government says non-native cats can pose a risk to wildlife and public safety. Owners will need a permit by May 1, ...

In Michigan, you can't own a bear, tiger or panther as a pet. Other animals? It depends. The state has rules around owning certain animals as pets but local governments also have a say. In Southfield, ...

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 ...