Scientists in Hong Kong are trying to save three species of turtles, CNN reports. The turtles are being hunted for medicinal purposes and to keep as pets. Scientists wanted to keep their numbers under ...

NEW YORK (AP) – A man who was mailed 42 rare turtles concealed in packages marked “snacks” pleaded guilty on Monday to charges he was trafficking an endangered species. Hsien Lin Hsu admitted in ...

A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the workings of an ambitious international wildlife smuggling ring that has targeted exotic turtles and other species. A Texas man’s guilty plea illuminates the ...

More than 1,500 live exotic turtles have been found wrapped in duct tape and packed into suitcases at an airport in the Philippines. The animals, which had a total worth of 4.5 million Philippine ...

Show Me Reptiles made a stop in Jackson and Saturday and gave families and collectors the chance to see exotic animals up ...

Watch as hundreds of adorable baby turtles arrive at our exotic animal farm, bringing a wave of cuteness and excitement. From ...

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease. That’s according to the nation’s ...

Cats and dogs are popular pets, but many people are turning to more exotic species when it’s time to adopt. Since exotic pets generally require more maintenance, it’s important to do your research ...