Confused about native, non-native, introduced, and invasive species? This guide breaks down the definitions, explains how scientists classify them, and explores real-world examples like zebra mussels ...

Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

Perhaps you've caught a glimpse of one during a Texas road trip. An aoudad, otherwise known as a Barbary sheep, looks a bit like a domesticated sheep, or perhaps more like a North American bighorn ...

How many animals are in the zoo? If it is the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center, then the number is over 200 native and exotic animals. On Saturday, March 29, the zoo begins its weekend schedule ...

North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single statewide law that clearly defines which exotic animals can or cannot be kept as pets, the ...

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, ...