Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

The market is flooded with calming aids for cats and dogs, but what about our more exotic pets? Stress manifests differently in our scaled, finned, feathered, and little furry (think rodents) friends.

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

• J and R Aquatic Animal Rescue hosted an exotic pet surrender event Saturday afternoon at The Nature Place in Myrick Park • Pet owners brought fish, reptiles, small mammals and pet birds they could ...

New York has some of the most stringent exotic pet laws in the country, and those laws got even stricter this year with the passing of Senate Bill 252, which redefines “exotic animal” and “wild animal ...

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 call home, you may or may not be able to add specific creatures to ...