As the northeast Johnson County city considers changing its definition of dangerous wild animals to include all monkeys — ...

Archaeologists working at the animal cemetery at Berenike have documented remains from three dozen primates, marking a significant shift in Roman pet-keeping practices. Previously, the handful of ...

After nearly 60 years in business, BTJ’s Jungle in West Islip, a staple for generations of Long Island pet owners, will close its doors early next year, longtime owners of the family business said on ...

People have taken their pets into all kinds of strange legal territory. Courts have seen everything from copyright claims ...

Want to get an exotic pet or give one as a Christmas gift? Know what creatures Mississippi state law defines as wild or dangerous animals ...

Trump’s reshaping of science has fueled fears researchers will leave the U.S. This lab tech's story shows it can drive people out of science altogether.

One recent study found that raccoons living in urban areas are physically changing as a result of their life around humans, an early step in domestication, Scientific American reports. Start the day ...

West Alabama's first "finger monkey" is here thanks to the folks at Sounds Fishy: Aquatics & Exotics in Northport, Alabama.

There were many ways in which the elites of ancient Roman society flaunted their wealth. They built vast villas, sponsored ...

Prairie Village City Council considers a full monkey ban, potentially separating a family from their beloved spider monkey ...

Mississippi law considers certain animals "inherently dangerous" due to their potential to cause serious harm. The list of dangerous animals includes various primates, large carnivores, elephants, and ...

People love monkeys for their personalities and playful behavior, but that does not make them easy pets. Many species require intense care and are restricted by law. This video breaks down the nine ...