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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it ...