Astra's Exotics and Aquatic has opened in downtown Big Rapids, Michigan, offering reptiles, tropical fish and more.

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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 ...

A couple of friends who shared a common love of exotic pets, and a common frustration in unsatisfactory local options, have ...

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However, the surging popularity of alpacas on social media in recent years has led to greater acceptance of exotic pets. Many cat cafes now feature exotic animals to attract more customers.