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Want more than just a dog or a cat as a pet? Need something a little more exotic to match your personality? There are some animals you can legally have as pets in New York.

Holy snake! A 14-foot python, which is illegal to own in New York State without a special license, was discovered on the side of the road.

You don't have to be lactose intolerant for this story to make your stomach turn.

If you thought this was a safe trail to walk on with your kids and pets, think again.

Pat yourself on the back hunters, you made history!

The days of wildlife shooting contests in New York may soon be over.

Hold your knives love-birds, the Lorax will thank you.

Winter weather has finally returned in New York State after a long stretch of mild temperatures making it feel more like Spring. If you're heading out to enjoy the snowy mountains, be advised. There is a risk of possible avalanches in the Adirondack Mountain backcountry.

Three dead mammals have washed up on separate New York beaches. One was a dolphin. The others were whales, a humpback, and a minke.

We were always told if we saw a baby bear in the woods, we should run. There's most likely an extremely protective mama bear close-by. But what if the little bear doesn't have a mom by it's side? That was the case for this little cub in Herkimer County...