Thinking about Hyacinth Macaw as a pet? It is fairly normal for you to feel the need in order to have a pet in your life when you have the need of a companion or in need of a friendly presence welcoming you back when you reach back home from having a hard day at …
Hedgehogs are increasing in popularity as exotic pets, and it’s no wonder. What’s not to love about these adorable, spiny balls of cuteness? Their tendency to roll into a tight little ball when startled is a defensive measure which serves to protect them from predators in the wild. However, it is an interesting phenomenon to …
Think of an Agouti rodent. I mean imagine! But a rodent, with shiny sometimes stinky fur. Along with very small ears. And a big rump. Are you still with me? So that is what an agouti looks like! Now, to check if your imagination matched the description, here’s an image: Were you close or were …
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You’ve seen pictures of adorable sugar gliders on the Internet or on television. Are you wondering where you could get one of these cuties? Well, before you decide to bring one home, here’s some valuable information about sugar gliders. What Are Sugar Gliders? Sugar gliders, also known as Sugar Bears or Sugar Monkeys, are nocturnal, omnivorous …
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Kinkajous (Potos flavus) are members of the Procyonidae family, whose natural habitat is the tropical forests of South and Central America. Unlike some of their other relatives, kinkajous have long tails, which can curl around branches in much the same way as a hand can. Their closest relatives are: Red pandas Olingos Civets Cacomistles Raccoons …
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Black-tailed prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are also known as Arizona black-tailed prairie dogs. However, though their name has ‘dog’ in it, they aren’t canines. Instead, they are rodents and belong to the family Sciuridae. They are found in the Great Plains of North America from about the United States-Canada border to the USA-Mexico border. They …
Scientific name: Vulpes zerda Conservation status: Least Concern (Encyclopedia of Life) Height: 20 cm (Adult) Trophic level: Omnivorous Encyclopedia of Life Mass: 0.68 – 1.6 kg (Adult) If you are looking for a small, otherworldly exotic pet, a Fennec fox might be the right match for you. Overly large ears, sandy fur, and expressive dark …
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