GENESEE COUNTY, MI - A chinchilla twitched its nose as wide-eyed and excited children began petting its fluffy body and bushy tail. This was the first of several exotic animal encounters that ...

As Shape continued experimenting with new artwork—like a ring dish made from alligator leather remnants adorned with gold ...

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