A type of exotic pet made famous by Paris Hilton was rescued earlier this week after being found climbing a dusty Washington road pole and leaving officials scratching their heads.

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said. Kinkajous are not endangered but are hunted for their fur, and the illegal exotic pet trade threatens their population ...

SAGINAW, MI - A local pet shop has many exotic pets ready to find new families. Custom Creatures, located at 2750 Bay Street in Suite 4, offers a variety of animals that aren’t very common.

The kinkajou, a small tropical mammal, was transported to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, ... "Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets," Point Defiance Zoo said.

Kinkajous are not endangered but are hunted for their fur, and the illegal exotic pet trade-threatens their population, according to the zoo. More about Washington rainforests Brazil mammals ...

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said, according to The Associated Press. The kinkajou was taken to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma and will be ...

“Despite their cuteness, kinkajous do not make good pets,” the zoo said, according to The Associated Press. The kinkajou was taken to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma and will be ...