He Yonghua, a young visitor at the Zenki exotic pet experience store, says the sensation of touching snakes is unique. "You realize it is a living creature, not as scary as it first appears. Touching ...

As China ushers in the Year of the Snake in 2025, the country is witnessing a boom in its exotic pet market. Reptiles, particularly snakes, emerge as favorites among young pet enthusiasts.

There are no lynxes legally owned in Scotland, but they might have been owned illegally as part of the UK's exotic pet black market prior to their release. Chris Lewis, captivity researcher at ...

Numerous cases have been reported globally of imported rare animals being kept as exotic pets. Japan is seen as a particularly large market, but the realities of illegal trade remain unclear.

Four lynx captured after being found on the loose in the Scottish Highlands may have come to the UK through a black market for exotic pets, say conservation experts. Some have pointed the finger ...

Four lynx captured after being found on the loose in the Scottish Highlands may have come to the UK through a black market for exotic pets, say conservation experts. Some have pointed the finger at ...