Zoo adoption programs allow sponsors to pay for animals' care and feeding.
This is not a comprehensive diet for all monkey breeds. Check with a local zoological society or zoo for details on feeding a particular species.
These good-natured pets are big (60 to 110 lbs. on average, with shoulder height ranging from 4 to 18 inches) and love to root. Caring for them requires space and a mellow attitude about the lawn...
These fur-bearing relatives of the guinea pig and porcupine
make excellent pets, though they're shy and easily frightened.
Most live 8 to 10 years; some can live to 18.
Bengals are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Bengal depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love.
Just because your pig's a pig, and potbellied at that, doesn't mean you should let her pig-out. As with any animal (or human for that matter), overeating can negatively affect health.
Like any pet, pigs don't respond positively if startled or rushed upon, whether by a familiar face or a stranger. For a warm, inviting encounter, consider the following approach.
While you are not likely to find wallaroo food at your local pet store, you can meet a wallroo’s nutritional needs relatively easily. With a little planning and a variety of food, you will have a...
With looks somewhat like a large wallaby or a small kangaroo, a wallaroo is certainly not your typical pet! Wallaroos make fascinating and loving companions, though they take a little more care...
Wallaroos are surprisingly clean animals with short fur and little odor. Their grooming needs are minimal, as they will do most of the work themselves. But you can definitely help them out a bit!
Even though wallaroos are relatively large animals for pets, cleaning up after them is a snap! You may even find it easier than cleaning up after your dog or cat.
Sometimes having a dog or cat for a pet just doesn't do it for you. Perhaps you've set your sights on something a little more exotic like a python or a tarantula. Or maybe something more cute and...
Although dingoes are thought of as purely wild dogs, they have been kept as companions since before Europeans settled in Australia. In fact, one aboriginal name for the dingo is “tingo,” which...
Playing with your pet dingo is much like playing with any other dog. However, knowing the breed’s unique abilities and quirks will help you have the best play experience with your dingo.
Knowing if your pet fox is ill takes careful observation and information about your fox. Find a veterinarian who is familiar with the kind of fox that you have and spend time getting to know your...
A pet fox can be an intriguing and rewarding companion. However, it’s important to realize that a fox will always be somewhat of a wild creature, whether you adopt a red, silver or artic fox, or a...
Foxes groom themselves well, but grooming can provide you with important bonding time if your fox enjoys it. It is not hard to do—if you can groom a dog or a cat, you can groom a fox!
Fennec foxes are the most popular exotic pet fox. They are the smallest of all foxes and are a creamy white color. The foxes can be easily trained, but they are diggers so they need safe...
Foxes are naturally curious and playful animals. Some people liken them to a cross between a dog and a cat, which shows up in their play. They are just as likely to fetch as to enjoy batting a toy...
Opossums have very specific dietary requirements, and they can be somewhat challenging to feed. Most pet opossum health issues are directly linked to their diet, so plan your pet’s diet carefully...
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How to keep an exotic pet, from what to feed a monkey to how to care for a llama. eHow's pet experts offer tips and techniques to teach you how to approach, feed and care for unique creatures. Discover how to clean and bathe your exotic animal, as well as how to care for its health with tips on providing a proper diet, creating an ideal habitat and tending to its veterinary needs. Got a potbellied pig? A dingo or hermit crabs? Learn the ins and outs of exotic pet care with eHow.
