Whether it's due to their predatory nature or their instinct for self-defense, these wild animals can pose a formidable threat. Here's how to protect yourself.

Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals.

But you could be unknowingly living next door to one of the dangerous wild animals which are legally owned by private enthusiasts all around the country. Data shows that more than 2,700 exotic ...

California's diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, great white sharks, stingrays, widow spiders, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ...

"Wildlife is incredibly resilient," a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said, noting that "many species adapted to endure it." ...

Some animals also have other permit restrictions. It has been difficult to own wild animals since the Dangerous Wild Animals Act was signed into law in June 2012. After an incident known as the ...