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Exotic Pets: Sugar Gliders

staff — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:32:52 +0000

Sugar gliders are marsupials belonging to Indonesia, Australia and New Guinea. They are small gliding possums and weight up to three to five oz. They have a silky fur of the color pearl grey with patches of colors cream and black. The black color is usually on their ears and end of the tail. They are named sugar gliders because they are able to glide because of the patagium or the skin membrane which connects first toe of the hind foot with the fifth finger of the forelimb, on either side. They expand them to create an aerodynamic plane to glide from one tree to another.

Why keep mollusks as exotic pets?

staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:32:25 +0000

Most people prefer to have pets at home to keep them busy and relaxed during the times when they don’t have to work. Some people like to take care of their pets religiously and they even find the time to take care of these pets even with very hectic schedules.

Exotic Pets: Hermit Crabs

staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:46:14 +0000

Hermit Crabs have no directly relation to crabs. They come from the super family Paguroidea. They are named as ‘hermit’ crabs because it is their characteristic to occupy abandoned seashells. They do this to protect their delicate abdomen. Nearly five hundred species of hermit crabs are known to exist and most of them live in water. They live in colonies of approximately hundred occupants.

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Exotic Pets: Servals

staff — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:46:12 +0000

Servals are African wild cats and are also known as Leptailurus Serval. Its most distinctive features are the tall oval ears which are placed very closely to each other. It is mostly found in African countries such as Ethiopia, Benin, Tanzania, Mozambique, Congo, Angola, Togo, Uganda, Transvaal, and Algeria. Spread all over Africa, they are found where water can be found.

Exotic Pets: Skunks

staff — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:46:03 +0000

Skunks are famous for their ability to produce foul smelling odor to defend a prey. These mammals belong to the Mephitidae family. Eleven species of skunks are known. The types of species can be divided into four in general: Spilogale or spotted skunks, Mydaus or stink badgers, Conepatus or hog-nosed skunks, and Mephitis or stripped and hooded skunks. Skunks are found in North America, South America, Canada, Philippines and Indonesia.

Exotic Pets: Raccoons

staff — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:23:19 +0000

Raccoons are sometimes called the masked animals because of the black fur near their eyes which resembles a bandit’s mask. Their fur is usually of the colors white, black, grey and brown. They can be found in major parts of North America and Europe. Their native habitats are deciduous and mixed forests.

Exotic Pets: Stick Insect

staff — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:51:25 +0000

Stick insects belong to Phasmatodean Family. Other insects that also belong to the same family are leaf insects, ghost insects, and walking sticks. There are nearly two thousand and eight hundred species within the Phasmatodean family. The striking feature of this family is that the species have a body structure, which helps them to camouflage with the surroundings. Stick insects belong to areas having tropical climates and some of them have wings. Stick insects that are kept as pets can grow four inches and can live up to one year.

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Having a Fox as an Exotic Pet

staff — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:51:22 +0000

When people think of the fox, the first thing that comes to mind is the animal where men armed with guns and accompanied by dogs go on a hunt. This event, which is quite popular in many parts of Europe and in the United States, still happens today.

Exotic Pets: Capuchin Monkey

staff — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:51:13 +0000

Capuchin monkeys had their name derived from the Franciscan Capuchin whose cowl is similar to the coloration of the monkeys. They belong to the Cebinae family and Cebus genus. These monkeys are found in Central America and South America. Also known as sapajou, these species of monkeys are considered to be the most intelligent of all present species of monkeys.

Bring Home an Exotic Freshwater Fish Pet

staff — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:51:10 +0000

Aquarium and fish, they say, are the best additions to the household that can contribute to having a serene and calm atmosphere. This consideration makes owning a fish a good decision.