Thinking about adding a scaly friend to your family? The best reptile pets are low-maintenance and generally docile. Whether you're intrigued by the mysterious allure of a snake, the quirky ...

As a reptile lover, you’re well-versed in caring for cold-blooded creatures, but some species have more complex needs than ...

The aim is to create a “halo” of habitat that the birds can expand ... owns more than 20 pet rats. She’s been keeping and breeding rats since she was seven. Off the northeast coast of ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A rat leaves its burrow at a park in New York City on Sept. 17, 2015. ( AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) A rat ...

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In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting ...

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There’s a saying that in a big city you are never more than six feet away from a rat. It’s an urban myth, but scientists are warning cities across the globe are becoming far rattier ...

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For pet and lab mice, running wheels are a common feature, often used to encourage exercise. However, some scientists have argued that mice only run on these wheels because they live in cages and that ...

Pet insurance can absorb some of the financial impact of owning a cat or dog, whether its a broken bones or a serious illness. There are also wellness plans for routine care like vaccines and ...