Exotic Pets

Despite overwhelming opposition, shark feeding has become an increasingly popular pastime for many shark enthusiasts. Provided you like extreme adventure, an episode of shark feeding would...

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that are constantly in motion. While they will perch on objects, they spend much of their time and energy in flight. Because of all the energy they expend, they require...

Quagga and Zebra mussels are two types of invasive freshwater mussels that can cause severe damage to the environment. They are prevalent in freshwater lakes and in rivers throughout much of the...

Skunks are known for their foul odors and striking black and white fur. What is perhaps less known about them is that they can make good pets, if cared for by a loving and knowledgeable owner....

Training an animal can be simultaneously rewarding and frustrating. Generally speaking, the ability of an animal to respond properly to training depends on two separate, but equally important...

Unless you see a millipede in the process of laying eggs, which is nearly impossible since they lay eggs buried under the soil, you're going to have to do more than just look at them to determine...

The chimpanzee---man's closest genetic relative---lives in Western and Central Africa in humid forest, deciduous woodland and mixed savannah. In the wild, chimps have a maximum life span of 60 years.

Caring for crabs from the ocean is a fun and easy hobby. Crabs are an excellent "starter pet" for young children. Care and feeding is very straightforward and pet crabs can live for several years....

King crabs live all over the world, including places such as Alaska, Korea, Russia, New Zealand and Africa. They are generally large and have been known to reach more than 20 pounds in weight....

Training a rodeo bull can be very complex as well as costly, but can be a profitable adventure in the long run. This is a not an adventure for someone who has not raised animals before. Someone...

Many people love the animated, human-like expressions only monkeys show. Moreover, many people desire to have monkeys around as personal pets. These animals, although they can be bought as pets,...

Hermit crabs make great and interesting pets, but they have very unique needs that their owners must accommodate. One of these needs is having access to larger shells when it comes time to grow,...

This will give you the basics on how to take care of and what to expect when you have a pet raccoon. Each step will coordinate with the 'Things You'll Need' list

An endangered animal is one that is facing extinction. Extinct animals cannot be repopulated through artificial or natural means. Extinct animals are gone forever.

In recent decades, exotic pet ownership has greatly increased. Chimpanzees are among the most common exotic animals that people attempt to keep as pets. However, owning a chimpanzee can be unsafe...

Did you know it was possible to put a bumble bee on a leash and "walk" it around? This is a neat trick I learned as a young teen and it's a really cool thing to show your friends that...

Ever want to start a backyard zoo? Here are some easy ways to catch your first elephant.

Did you know the Aardvark is an African Mammal? They use their strong sense of smell and long, sticky tongue for feeding on large quantities of ants and termites. They are nocturnal...

Crocodiles (members of the family Crocodylidae, including alligators and caimans) are some of the most interesting species in the world. They feed primarily on animals near water, which is where...

Blue crabs are omnivorous crustaceans that inhabit a wide range of waters around the world. Saltwater animals by nature, they can also be found in brackish water, a mix of saltwater and...

Potbellied pigs can make great pets if you take the time to learn how to properly care for them. Once you do, the new addition will become part of your family, and you will want to treat it with...

I am going to walk you through setting up a hermit crab tank. It is easy and fun and your Hermit Crabs will absolutely love it.

Whether you have a long-haired or a short-haired rabbit, preventing hairballs will be a key component of caring for your pet. When they groom themselves, bunnies can ingest large quantities of...

The desert tree frog is a small amphibian native to New Guinea and Australia. It is also known as the "little red tree frog" and falls prey to a great many predators.

Raising a bearded dragon as your pet can be rewarding and you may learn a thing or two about reptiles. Most bearded dragons are just like other pets, they may be strange, however – with the proper...

There are only two living species in the family Alligatoridae. The American alligator is considered a threatened species, native only to freshwater wetlands of the southeastern United States. The...

Glowing sea cucumbers are ocean dwellers and live on the ocean floor and are sometimes partially buried beneath it. There are 1,250 known species of glowing sea cucumbers. They are echinoderms...

Quickly growing in popularity as pets, potbelly pigs are social, intelligent, nonallergenic and easily trained. Their dietary needs do differ, however, from other pets as well as from pigs farmed...

Fishermen and backyard compost keepers might recognize the European nightcrawler, which is also known as Eisenia hortensis. It is a pale pink-colored earthworm with a midsection that appears gray...

House training a new pet presents a challenging task but also many rewards. You'll find some species more difficult, but not a potbellied pig. You can potty train this highly intelligent animal...

Chimpanzees are omnivores. This means that a chimpanzee's diet consists of both plants and animals, just like humans. Chimps are also diurnal, meaning they eat and play during the day and sleep at...

Raising termites is a project not many people consider undertaking, yet people who are raising termite-eating creatures--among which are armadillos, some frogs and toads, some birds, lizards,...

Foxes aren't just clever---they're also potentially dangerous. Foxes, by and large, are wild animals whose natural instincts compel them to hunt an forage. But for those brave enough to keep them...

Copepods are tiny crustaceans found in either fresh or salt water lakes and seas. Under a microscope, they may appear somewhat like shrimp and less than 1 mm in length. While some are...

Parrots are active creatures that thrive on being in the middle of attention. A great way to keep them visually and mentally stimulated is to allow them a place to perch and play outside of their...

The white-tailed deer is the most commonly found in North America. While they are herbivores, they have a widely varied diet, so it is easy to find something tasty for them to enjoy, whether you...

Sugar gliders can make wonderful, loving pets. Earning their trust, however, can be quite a challenge.

Bee pollen has been hailed since ancient times as a wonder food and was even prescribed by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. It is estimated that without bee pollination, over 100,000...

Cuttlefish are cephalopods, relatives of squid and octopi. These dynamic invertebrates, broadly distributed in coastal waters as a family, can shift color depending on mood and intent, spew ink to...

There are more than 40,000 known spider species, but only a small fraction of them can cause enough pain to a human that they should be avoided entirely.

Jellyfish are marine invertebrates which float through the ocean. Jellyfish eat small animals and plants that stick to its tentacles, including plankton, larvae of other animals, small...

One of the first questions an expecting couple thinks about is 'Is it a a boy or girl?' Learning the sex of your future child can be a thrilling experience. Knowing makes it possible to decide on...

Lice are small parasites that can infect a variety of animals including dogs, cats, and wild and caged birds. Once these nasty critters invade your home, they spread rapidly and are extremely...

The heron diet includes invertebrates and vertebrates. Some subspecies also eat plant matter. After teaching themselves to hunt as young birds, heron live mostly on fish. Their other food sources...

Wolf spiders belong to the Lycosidae family. Wolf spiders live on the ground and like to hide, so they are often difficult to find and tough to catch. Wolf spiders vary in size, from a half an...

There are more sandhill cranes in the world than any other kind of crane and their range is wide. The tall gray birds with the distinctive red caps are found as far north as Alaska, Siberia and...

Highly intelligent and very social, pot belly pigs can make extraordinarily entertaining and lovable pets. They do need space to roam, routine veterinary care, a proper diet, and a certain amount...

The ruby throated hummingbird is the most common North American hummingbird. Ruby throated hummingbirds are solitary. They are also aggressive, territorial and will defend a food source, such as a...

The giant panda is an endangered species that is native to bamboo forests in the mountainous areas of western China. According to the World Wildlife Federation (WWF), the giant panda habitat was...

Shrimp, like lobsters and crabs, are crustaceans in the Decapoda order, Decapoda referring to 10 legs. Shrimp are further classified as Caridea, of which there are over 2,500 known species. Most...