Star-Telegram reporter George Dolan first introduced “Blondie,” a 23-month-old African lion, to readers in July 1955. Dolan, ...

A team will assess whether the West Texas lizard qualifies as a new species and merits conservation efforts. In the Chinati Mountains of western Texas resides a rare lizard known as Dixon’s whiptail.

People expect a few scares on Halloween. Maybe there’s a guy in a hockey mask with a rubber knife lumbering down the street.

The Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship is competitively diverse, bringing in all ages of humans; a range of breeds, ...

A couple of friends who shared a common love of exotic pets, and a common frustration in unsatisfactory local options, have ...

But for a squirrel to become as affectionate and loving as Peanut is very rare, Tindal said. "Pet squirrels are never a good idea," Tindal said. "They're very destructive. They're aggressive. They're ...

After 15 years, I’ve finally fulfilled a long-time dream of owning a two-headed snake! In this episode, join me as I unbox and introduce this incredibly rare Mexican black king snake. I share the ...

“When species are rare and hard to find ... South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made it a hotspot for these non-native, cryptic reptiles. However, finding ...

Scientists have found that prehistoric flying reptiles that lived 182 million years ... “It is incredibly rare to find 180 million-year-old pterosaurs preserved with their stomach contents ...

These outbreaks highlight the important role that reptile owners and business operators can play in preventing new illnesses linked to these types of pets. Reptiles like geckos can carry Salmonella.

and floor-to-ceiling shelves offer everything an exotic pet owner would need, from snake bedding and multiple types of leaf litter to reptile humidifiers, heat mats, live plants, crickets and ...