Other Exotic Pets

Growing tadpoles and watching them go through metamorphosis is a fun and exciting science activity for children. Most tadpoles are herbivores and do well when fed fish flakes or boiled lettuce....

Wasps and bees are common insects. While these little creatures may have a negative connotation because of their stinging ability, they are actually extremely beneficial to the ecosystem in which...

Insects are easily among the most abundant organisms on the planet, vastly outnumbering human beings in all corners of the globe. Their abundance, however, is nearly matched by their variety,...

Most insects begin life as eggs. The eggs hatch and the insect develops from an immature form to an adult. Because insects are covered in a hard exoskeleton that does not stretch, they must grow...

Insects are the most numerous organisms on the planet. Different species of insects come in a wide array of sizes and shapes and have varying features. They fly through the air, crawl on the earth...

Rain forests are have different layers with very different characteristics and wildlife. The shrub layer is the layer between the canopy and the ground. Low shrubs and stunted trees are common in...

Worldwide there are more than 900 species of bats, representing approximately 23 percent of all known mammalian species. They live in a variety of habitats, but are most abundant in the tropics...

Walking sticks are large insects that look like a collection of brown or green sticks. This look gives them an effective camouflage against other insects, bats, rodents, spiders and birds that...

They walk slowly among the leaves in spastic, jerking motions, or sway as if blown by the wind. It can be difficult to tell they're alive. If you've seen such a creature, you've probably come...

While people often use the term "bug" to describe any insect that crosses their path, this is actually an incorrect use of the term. "Bugs" are a specific order of insect and set apart from other...

If you like lizards and similar creatures, and are looking for a small pet that doesn't require a lot of your time and attention, salamanders might be just the companion for you. If you're like...

One of the most fascinating and unusual pet is a praying mantis. There are about 2,000 varities of praying mantis (also called mantids). They have been pets in China for thousands of years. With...

Bats are wonderful creatures that help the environment in many different ways. Because bats eat insects or pollinate fruit, vegetables, and flowers, you will want to attract these nighttime...

The White's tree frog is a green, golden-eyed tree frog from Australia also known as the green tree frog. It can live from 15 to 20 years and makes a great pet. In Australia they actually find...

Insects are all around us. Most of us cannot imagine having one as a pet, but there are many insect species that make excellent pets. Of course, you can collect your own from your garden, but if...