California treats most non-domesticated wildlife as restricted by default, which is just one reason why it has some of the ...

It’s toad-ally over. Amphibian- and reptile-lovers would no longer be able to collect native wild snakes, frogs or turtles and keep them as pets in Wisconsin. They would also be barred from entering ...

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Meet the Cincinnati Zoo's newest animal ambassador.

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With tax time approaching, you may be thinking about what you’ll be able to write-off, and whether there are any new changes to what is deductible. Some Americans who own pets may have wondered if ...

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If you have ever looked into the eyes of a pet and felt truly, deeply understood—the kind of bond that goes beyond words—then ...

From primates to big cats, some celebrities have chosen animals whose biology was never meant for domestic life. Many of these species retain powerful instincts, territorial behavior, and physical ...

Pet cloning helped one woman honor her beloved cat - but she warns that clones are never exact copies.

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