(CNN) — Ancient reptilian carnivores that resembled modern crocodiles were fearsome hunters, but their scaly armor and sharp teeth couldn’t protect them from parasites, scientists have discovered.

An aardvark sniffing around grasslands. The mammals eat termites and ants and build underground burrows that other animals use for shelter. “Everyone had heard of aardvarks and they are considered ...

The reward of owning certain exotic animals comes when they don't bark at 3 a.m. or poop in the neighbor's yard. In fact, some reptiles poop only after their weekly feeding. But most exotic animals ...