Many thought the creature in the photo wasn't an exotic or strange animal at all. "That’s an elusive house cat," joked one commenter.

Step into a world where fantasy meets reality. These ten extraordinary animals look like they've leapt out of mythical tales, yet they exist right here on Earth.

A firefighter in the Australian Firefighters Calendar tells PEOPLE about his experiences modeling for the project — from working with exotic animals to playing with fire.

As a self-proclaimed “reptile nerd” though, the crocodiles are his favorite. Check out his irresistibly sexy and sweet photos with all these animals. Watch out though, ladies. He’s engaged.

Jefferson Parish animal shelter officers are on the lookout for an escaped exotic cat that’s been prowling around a Metairie backyard and injured a pet chicken.

NEW ORLEANS — Camels, Zonkies, Ostriches—on my! It was Exotic Animal Races Family Day at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. With a packed house, the trio of animals did not disappoint.

Owners of Ghost Ranch Exotics in Marana are no doubt jumping with joy at the return of the animal park's lone kangaroo. The 'roo, named Guroo, skipped out, along with a capybara and two porcupines ...

Exotic petting zoo animals seized in Tooele County after DWR investigation By Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted - May 19, 2023 at 4:06 p.m. ... 3 photos 21 ...