There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

City-dwelling raccoons are physically changing as they adapt to human environments. They are, however, still wild animals.

When we think of pets, we picture wagging tails, soft purrs, and playful chirps, creatures that share our homes, our routines, and often our hearts. Wild animals, on the other hand, are usually ...

Mississippians became very familiar with rhesus macaques recently after a truck that was carrying some overturned and several escaped. While the monkeys were considered to be a danger to humans, some ...

Humans have shared life with animals for thousands of years, yet only a small number have ever become truly domesticated. While many wild creatures look calm or curious around people, most simply ...

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...

Ancestry.com doesn’t exist for exotic pets, but your pet store, rescue center, or breeder should be able to show you where their animals come from. Sourcing animals for the pet trade is a complicated ...