There is no definitive way to identify an animal as “exotic” when it comes to pets. Traditionally, exotic pets were considered wild animals taken into captivity. However, the definition has ...

It is for these reasons, Carlow says, that escapes—and even intentional releases of exotic pets—are not uncommon. When this happens, the fallout can be catastrophic. If the animal doesn’t ...

“You need so much space for a crocodile,” he said. That’s why he suspects exotic pets are sometimes turned loose, as could be the case with some of the alligators that have been spotted in ...