Other Exotic Pets

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...

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...

Birds are happiest free in nature as opposed to being confined to a cage. The decision to set a bird free, however, must be contingent on the circumstances of the animal. Pet birds will have...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Macaws are members of the parrot family. They are highly intelligent and curious birds. Macaws are social birds that spend quite a bit of time in family groups. Sadly, macaws are also endangered.

Hummingbirds have very short life spans, many not surviving their first year. If the tiny birds manage to escape the several factors contributing to hummingbird death, the average lifespan is...

The Simpson Desert lies in Australia. Despite the harsh conditions, many animals have evolved in such a way that they can strive here. The most common types of animals in this desert are small...

Love birds are miniature parrots with a lot of energy. Taking care of them is not particularly difficult though they do require a lot of attention and affectionate. Single love birds who don't...

A zoo favorite of adults and children alike, the ostrich is truly an interesting animal. From its large size to its odd feathers, this flightless giant is unlike any other. An African native, the...

Lovebirds resemble parrots. They can sing, and some can even imitate the human voice. They are energetic, flamboyant, social and intriguing. They're easy to take care of and make for entertaining...

Falconry is the sport of using raptors (birds of prey) to hunt. Trained birds are loosed from the hand; they hunt and capture prey, and return to the falconer. Because the bird is trained, it...

The rain forest birds are some of the most spectacular in the world. Many of them have habits such as building their nests in the ground --- this makes them interesting and unique. Some of their...

Flamingos are a species of bird known for their bright pink coloring, which can be attributed to the carotene derived from their crustacean- and mollusk-rich diets. Due in large part to their...

Exotic animals are popular to have as pets, but it takes extra effort on the part of the owner to accommodate the special needs of these pets. Peacocks are no different. The wonder and beauty of...

Ostriches are farmed for a variety of purposes: meat, feathers and leather from their skin. To take care of ostriches it's important to learn as much as you can about this flightless bird and its...