For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend
Decades of neglect didn't stop Rockalina, an eastern box turtle, from regaining health and socialization after rescue, aided by rehabilitation and a newborn turtle friend.
Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets
Jumping spiders have surged as popular pets driven by social media, with breeders meeting high demand and many new owners drawn by their behavior and cuteness.
Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
Violeta, an 18-month-old Mexican spider monkey, was poached and smuggled into California. Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are teaching her essential monkey behaviors.