Spiders often have a reputation as deadly predators, but the reality is more complicated. Of the more than 40,000 known ...

Ferrets are not as commonly seen in public as dogs or cats, which may explain why many people struggle to recognize them. The ...

SPONSORED: Scales, slithers and more are heading to Bryan this weekend! The Herps Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo is coming to the Brazos County Expo Center with reptiles, small mammals, invertebrates and ...

The psychedelic earth tiger, a dazzling rainbow tarantula from India, now faces extinction due to the illegal pet trade.

We put together a list of 11 interesting places to visit within driving distance of Nashville. Hint: there are a lot of waterfalls close by.

Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it comes to their animal ...

Meet Priscilla, a playful Rottweiler mix highlighted by the Taunton Animal Care Facility as this week’s adoptable pet.

What types of animals do veterinarians specializing in exotic species commonly see in practice? S. Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM, zoological medicine specialist and assistant clinical professor of zoological ...

One year ago, St. Louis County faced backlash as it retook control of the animal shelter in Olivette despite rumors of mass ...

However, their situation changed last year (2025) after rescuing two meerkats called Zig and Zag. The couple have built an ...

New research finds the U.S. trade in non-native amphibians for pets likely relies on illegal imports and captive breeding.

By Isabell Marcina Hometown Weekly Staff School vacation week means kids and parents alike are looking for something to do.