Other Exotic Pets

Have trouble teaching your pet rock new tricks, or don't know what to teach it? Get help with this helpful article!

If you have noticed your pet ferret scratching his ears or rubbing his head against hard surfaces, he may have ear mites. Ear mites are tiny insects that crawl into, breed in and feed inside an...

Meningitis is a disease that is hallmarked by inflammation, or swelling, of the brain's mucous membranes such as the meninges, which are the three special membranes that encase the brain and...

Anybody can have a duck as a pet. You just have to make sure that you have what he needs in order to be comfortable. Some people would look at me like I was crazy but a duck will make a loyal...

Sugar gliders are small marsupials commonly kept as pets throughout the world. They are nocturnal animals native to parts of Australia and New Guinea. Sugar gliders are not an endangered species...

If you've ever tried to catch grasshoppers, you know it can be quite challenging. To catch a grasshopper you must be fast, but it can be a fun pastime when you know how to do it. All grasshoppers...

If you have breeding birds, you will quickly realize the need for parrot nest boxes. Nest boxes sometimes only last one season, and getting the appropriate size and specification for your species...

Mealworms are the pupa stage of darkling beetles. These worms are raised commercially as food for lizards and birds. Mealworm habitats are easy to create and to maintain. For a reptile owner,...

Although they subsist from fruits and flower nectars, fruit bats are still potentially dangerous to humans because they can serve as reservoirs of certain diseases, such as rabies, the Australian...

A common misconception is that flying geckos fly. Actually, these small lizards, also known as parachute geckos, instead rely on flaps of skin to help them glide from tree to tree. Experts at...

Commonly kept as pets all over the world, king quail are the smallest of the Coturnix quails. King quail go by many names, such as Chinese quail, Chinese painted quail, and Australian quail....

No insect has brought as much joy, color and folklore to the world as the ladybug. The presence of a ladybug is said to forecast good weather, good crops, marriage, children, money and more....

The North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a common mammal found throughout most of Canada and the United States. This animal not only frequents rivers, but can also be found living...

Snapping turtles are a big responsibility, and shouldn't be thought of as anything less. They can live 30 to 40 years and can be aggressive, stinky, and can get as large as 12 inches long. They...

Button quail, or Chinese painted quail, are the smallest of the quail family. These adorable little birds are interesting pets, that are relatively low maintenance, come in many colors, and are...

The animals of the Arctic live through freezing weather and manage to find shelter, food and safety, and carve out breeding periods, all in an area where many creatures would surely freeze to death.

The complexity in the structure of a beehive is created by the bees, but the man-made structure itself is simple and straight forward in materials as well as process. There need not be any secrets...

Shrimp are decapod crustaceans of the suborder Pleocyemata; they are further classified by the infraorder Caridea.

Thirty-three species of seals exist all over the world from tropical to frozen climates. Seals are mammals. While they can seem clumsy on land, they are extremely adept and agile in the water.

Walking sticks are interesting insects that have existed for millions of years--they are fairly common in the fossil record. There are many varieties throughout tropical and temperate climates...

Many of the world's wildlife suffer from dwindling populations. Scientists call these species "endangered," meaning that without human protections, they may become extinct. Tigers, giant pandas,...

Blue lobsters are no different from any other lobster except for their appearance; instead of the traditional reddish brown coloring, these creatures are a bright blue. Blue lobsters are very...

When you are purchasing a canary and a zebra finch together as pets, it is best to keep them in separate cages. Male canaries tend to be aggressive and can attack the more mild mannered zebra finch.

In the United States it is almost impossible to adopt a chimpanzee for a pet. Because chimps are wild animals that cannot be completely tamed and because they are so much stronger than humans,...

The ostrich is the largest bird is the world. Although they are primarily found in Africa, they can be successfully raised in many other countries. An ostrich's egg is the largest bird egg;...

Sugar gliders have many sounds that they make and to the new owner this make be confusing or scary. Not knowing what your new pets are doing or why they make the sounds that they do.

The national symbol of Australia is also the largest of all marsupials ... the Kangaroo. This amazing animal is both friend and foe to Australians as it is their symbol and also source of food,...

The butterfly is a symbol of rebirth, transformation and good fortune. This recognition as an icon of resurrection and good fortune has made the release of live butterflies a very popular...

Coyotes and roadrunners are two animals that are extremely diverse in almost every area of their lives. Coyotes are one of the most adaptive animals that are actually thriving alongside human...

Asian black bears, which are also known as ursus thibetanus, are considered a vulnerable species of bear. They can be identified by a white crescent shape on their chest. Though largely...

Butterflies are beautiful creatures that enhance the garden. Building a butterfly cage is easy. Some butterfly cages can be hung vertically and make the amazing development of the butterfly fun,...

Many states allow people to keep deer as pets, although you may need a special permit from your state wildlife management department. If you're allowed to keep deer as pets, you will find them...

Whether you're traveling to college with your pet canary in tow or taking a short family vacation with your family bird, you can safely travel with your canary using a few simple strategies. As...

Seals divide their time equally between water and land. Some seals are nomadic and migratory, meaning they swim great distances to feed and to reproduce. All of these factors combined mean seals...

Bats are the world's only flying mammals, and they fly by echolocation. Bats belong to two suborders, fruit bats that are larger and generally found in Asia and Africa, and the smaller...

Wooden bats were the only way to hit for generations of baseball players, and even though most now use aluminum, wooden bats still are a good way develop your batting form. In order to get the...

Turtles are reptiles and have been around for more than 200 million years. Many turtles such as musk turtles live mostly in water, but go on land as well, while other turtles such as box turtles...

The Hawaiian monk seal has large rear flippers and smaller front one. The powerful hind flippers and the animals' sleek contoured bodies make them great swimmers and hunters. In Hawaiian, they are...

People use the name "daddy longlegs" to refer to two similar-looking but different arachnids. One is a harvestman, or Opilionid, and the other is a spider that belongs to the family Pholcidae.

The West Indian manatee is a slow swimming mammal that once inhabited the rivers and coastlines of the Western Atlantic from Florida to Brazil.

If you keep bees, it's important to maintain their food source year-round. This is especially true in autumn and winter, when flowers and their nectar are in shorter supply. You should also make...

Mink are members of the weasel family and are best known for their dark, soft coats. They're usually found near lakes and rivers and can successfully survive on land and in water. Mink are most...

Sugar gliders are small nocturnal marsupials that make surprisingly good pets. The actual name "sugar glider" comes from the fact that they love sweet fruits and have the ability to glide. While...

Despite warnings to the contrary, many people choose to keep exotic animals as pets, in part because many people are also unaware of the definition of an exotic and don't know how difficult and...

The American bullfrog is not a picky eater. Most bullfrogs will eat anything that moves and will fit in their mouth. Aquatic creatures, the bullfrog will live in both water and in marshes. With...

Approximately 23 percent of the mammals and 12 percent of the birds that are currently at a very high risk for extinction are found in rainforests. Destruction of trainforests by man and the...

Since the passage of the Endangered Species Act, there have been great strides made to protect endangered animals. Laws have been enacted to eliminate hunting and trafficking of endangered...

The Tasmanian devil was found across Australia, but now the dingo have driven them to their last stand in Tasmania. To use U.S. classifications, they are considered a "threatened species." These...

Flamingos live in large colonies reaching 10,000 in number. The flock consists of 1,000's of pairs, couples that have mated for life. That same commitment can be seen in caring for their offspring.