COLUMUS, 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 ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...

Exotic pet ownership also includes the risk of infectious disease, damage to the environment when pets are set free or escape, and a growing financial burden on animal rescue groups that run ...