By 2005, lawmakers decided residents should know if a lion or tiger was living nearby, and the peace of mind to know it was being kept within the confines of safety regulations.

Despite being widely called the “King of the Jungle,” lions rarely live in jungles. The nickname reflects cultural symbolism rather than habitat. In the wild, lions primarily inhabit savannas, ...

Across the United States, exotic animals are being exploited. Some organizations call themselves sanctuaries, but actually profit from animals that should never have been captured and are bred in ...