Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to pets, did you know that owning certain exotic animals are legal in some states? It's true! Depending on where you ...

In the summer of 2021, a woman in the Atlanta area was forced to surrender her pet serval, a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, after it escaped from her home and wandered into a neighbor’s ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals. Although Ohioans cannot own lions, tigers or bears, there ...

Although the words "exotic" and "wild" are frequently used interchangeably, many people do not fully understand how these categories differ when it comes to pets. It is important to understand the ...

Mitch Kalmanson sells insurance policies to protect people in animal accidents. Feb. 24, 2012— -- As state and federal lawmakers continue to wrestle with proposed legislation on exotic pet ...

When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State is downright generous when it comes to the freedom to choose even the most ...

Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!” It’s probably more like, “Is that even legal?” or “Who thought that was a good idea?

Have you seen an adorable exotic pet in a TikTok recently? It might have inspired you to bring one home. But hit pause first. Here's what you need to know about the rules of owning exotic pets in ...