Buyers may pay up to $450 for the privilege of owning an orchid mantis. Breeder prices vary depending on shipping costs and the breeder’s ethics. Female orchid mantises live eight to 10 months, while ...

Authorities recently made the shocking discovery of dozens of exotic live beetles concealed in packages of Japanese snacks, including potato chips and chocolate, during a search at Los Angeles ...

How a New South Wales breeder ended up at the center of a $140K roach bust tied to reptile food and Australia's strict biosecurity laws.

Museums and zoos give access to the wonders and rarities of nature, but such rarities can also be found at times by Customs inspectors at Dulles International Airport, where federal inspectors said ...

You may see lab-grown meat and insects on the menu in future decades, as the world grapples with challenges to food security posed by climate change and conflict. These new and developing areas of ...

Wildlife authorities have uncovered a black-market insect-breeding operation worth an estimated US$140,000, warning of the growing threat posed by the illegal trade in invasive species.

A hefty price tag generally comes with the privilege of owning exotic pets. Many do not mind, however, as they enjoy the experience of caring for a creature that many may never come in contact with.