Exotic Pets

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.

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...

There are currently nine known species of fur seals, all of which are more closely related to sea lions than actual seals. They have external ear flaps, extremely strong front flippers and the...

The rainforests of the Western Hemisphere are home to more than 50 percent of the world's animals. In those rainforests, you find the largest, smallest, loudest, most dangerous, most beautiful and...

A South American version of the camel, the alpaca is becoming increasingly popular with hobbyist breeders because of its gentle nature and relatively simple upkeep. Although breeding alpacas is...

Chinchillas clean themselves by rubbing their bodies in a specially-formulated dust bath, which softens the fur and cleans out the skin. Provide the proper supplies for a chinchilla to stay clean...

Chinchillas are being saved from fur factories by animal rights organizations, and chinchilla breeders require licenses and are restricted to breeding a limited number of them. Find out how...

Chinchillas can experience hair loss when they are handled too much or too roughly, when they chew their own fur out of their bodies, or when they experience heat stroke or extensive humidity....

Degus all look alike... a lot alike. So much so, in fact, that many owners have a difficult time for about a year. It doesn't have to be this way, though! Some careful observation can go a long way.

Rabbits have a very thick fur that will be over-productive in the winter months. Promote overall skin and hair coat health for rabbits with information from a veterinarian in this free video on...

The arctic fox, commonly referred to as the white fox or the snow fox, is found in the treeless areas of coastal Alaska. More specifically, the arctic fox resides from Point Barrow, Alaska in the...

It might sound silly, but llama grooming is very important, particularly for individuals who want to show their llama companions off. It can also be a great way to bond with your llama. Here are...

There are currently four species of known lynx throughout the world. The majority of which currently reside in North American and the Himalayas. They are a relatively small wildcat and it would be...

Sugar gliders are wonderful little marsupials from Australia. They are no longer imported from Australia, although a few are imported from Indonesia. Most of the Sugar Gliders available are...

One of the best-loved animals in the world, koala bears are a favorite whether in the form of stuffed animals, fur coats or zoo inhabitants. They are protected animals because of their diminishing...

Chinchillas are small and cute, with soft, silky fur, which makes them popular pets. But chinchillas can be challenging to care for. They have special needs that can make their upkeep difficult...