Rabbits are popular pets. They are furry, softy and their faces are beautiful like little animal angels. They are adorable, funny and smart. However, like all the pets, they need a lot of care and attention. We start our trip to Rabbitland at the pet store, and our first duty is to choose the best ...
Although it may be more difficult to measure intelligence in a dog than it is in a human, a rough indicator of a dog breed’s intelligence can be determined by how quickly he’s able to master a new command. On the basis of this, the Canadian and U.S. Kennel Clubs composed a list of the ...
Have you ever considered the benefits of having a small mammal as a pet? Most small domesticated mammal pets include hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, or ferrets. The benefits center around the size and care of these small pets but there is so much more to having a domesticated small mammal as ...
The red lionfish, pterois volitans, is also known as the turkeyfish, peacock lionfish, butterfly cod and zebrafish (among others). They measure from 11.8 to 15 inches (30 to 38 centimeters) in length and their maximum weight is somewhere around 2.6 pounds (1.2 kilograms). They have red (as their name implies) and white stripes as well ...
Goldfish have a long-standing reputation as being one of the most popular pets for children. If you saw statistics on how few of these cute little fish actually survive in their new homes, you might be surprised. I love goldfish. It makes me sad to see so many of them killed by well-meaning people who ...
The green anaconda, eunectes murinus, is the largest snake in the world. They are not the longest snakes however, measuring 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) long, which puts them slightly behind the reticulated python in terms of length. They can weigh up to 550 pounds (227 kilograms) however, making them almost twice ...
Mexican Red Knee tarantulas are among some of the most popular pets owned by arachnid enthusiasts, as this species is notorious for being extremely docile. Mexican Red Knee tarantulas are easily recognizable by the orange/red and white bands around their legs. For first-time tarantula owners, this species is highly recommended, as are a low maintenance ...
A cat’s daytime vision is somewhat inferior to that of humans, but their nocturnal vision is far superior. The special feline features of cat’s eyes have most likely developed for survival reasons, as wild cats are nocturnal and do most of their hunting at night. Thus, the special traits that make a wild cat’s eyes ...