SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When an ostrich was spotted weaving through traffic on Louise Ave. in Sioux Falls this week, Sioux Falls Animal Control was called, but they themselves made a call while on ...

Across the United States, exotic animals are being exploited. Some organizations call themselves sanctuaries, but actually ...

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 ...

SAGINAW TWP, MI — An exotic pet store in Saginaw Township is continuing to violate the Animal Welfare Act by flouting court orders and allegedly providing federal officials with sketchy records of its ...

After reports of mistreatment surfaced in the spring, American Ostrich Farms now faces a lawsuit. The lawsuit, submitted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) last week, alleges that ...

Meeting the adult kangaroos at Kangaroo Ranch is a different kind of thrill than holding the babies. These are fully mobile, curious animals that hop directly toward visitors, sniff around for snacks, ...

Cropped photo shoot of beard men profile with his pet - green parrot. Domesticated Quaker Parakeet is sitting on shoulders and eating a treat.© Veera/Shutterstock.com In October 2025, a truck ...

Since 1990, there have been more than 1,500 exotic animal incidents. Oct. 19, 2011 -- Incidents involving exotic animals kept in private may appear to be an oddity but, according to Born Free USA, a ...

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 ...