All across the nation, in Americans’ backyards and garages and living rooms, in their beds and basements and bathrooms, wild animals kept as pets live side by side with their human owners.

For those who love animals but don’t have their own pets, consider fostering one or volunteering at a shelter.

Star Tortoises: Known for their beautiful shell patterns, star tortoises are prohibited from being kept as pets under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Jackals: As protected animals ...