It’s believed that more exotic animals live in American homes than are cared for in American zoos. The exotic-pet business is a lucrative industry, one that’s drawn criticism from animal ...

Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. She has an M.A. in journalism from Syracuse University and has been writing and podcasting about money since ...

You may see a post on the Internet showing exotic pets like tigers, turtles, and parrots and think they look fun. However, owning animals like these is illegal in many places for good reasons. Watch ...