The word "tarantula" is not commonly used in our everyday language. Yet, everyone immediately knows what it means: a large, hairy spider. Today, people might be more inclined to say "bird spider." But ...

Known as destinations in their own right, these amazing zoos introduce U.S. audiences to wildlife from around the world.

After 30 years of "spreading bug love," Iowa State University's Insect Zoo is coming to an end. The university's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences decided to close the Insect Zoo because of ...

They share our sofas, star in our camera rolls, and for millions of us, they provide unwavering companionship in an increasingly noisy world.

The Fitzpatrick family came from West Virginia on Saturday to attend the Mid-Atlantic Reptile Expo, which was held at the ...

As of April 5, Camille Saunders's juvenile curly hair tarantula needed a permit to be in compliance ... To own those animals, a $150 permit is now required. Pet owners had one year to apply for a ...

As of April 5, Camille Saunders's juvenile curly hair tarantula needed a permit to be ... To own those animals, a $150 permit is now required. Pet owners had one year to apply for a permit after ...

The best carpet cleaners for pets effectively lift dirt and stains from rugs, upholstery and more. Here are our top picks from Bissell, Hoover and Shark.