The fire salamander glides through a shallow stream, its bright yellow and black colors standing out against the water. A striking symbol of nature’s hidden beauty. What Ronald Reagan said about ...

Panic hits when a slippery little escape artist makes a run for it. One moment my salamander was in his tank, the next he was gone — and the search is on. Every shadow, every corner, and every hiding ...

The 163 reptiles and arthopods were in a silver Toyota truck attempting to depart the U.S. to Mexico, officials said.

Dogs and cats still rule, but plenty of other animals are entering the companion-animal conversation, including some once ...

U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross ...

Border officials say they stopped a truck trying to leave the U.S. packed with 163 exotic animals—including pythons, ...

Wondering if exotic pets are right for you? WWF’s new guide helps you make informed choices about keeping wild animals.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 163 species of living reptiles and bugs hidden in jars and bags in Texas on their ...

Axolotls are an incredible species, well known for their stylish looks, pretty pink coloring, and ability to regenerate.

Oklahoma City officers seized 20 axolotls, four rabbits, four ferrets, four turtles, two hamsters and 28 birds from a home.

More than a dozen types of pythons and over 30 other snakes, including a ghost Aztec jungle boa, were found packed in the ...

Nearly 500 acres of land has been purchased by Conserving Carolina for a vast nature preserve located near Chimney Rock State Park.