What you need to know of Wildlife
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There are many reasons for keeping a kinkajou as a pet, but it is important to know whether the positives outweigh the negatives. Also known as a honey bear, the kinkajou (Potos flavus) is a mammal in the same order as raccoons with which they share certain characteristics. They are distinguished between...
Pigeons are a curious group of animals that can generate completely opposite emotions in humans. While some regard them as an urban pest, many admire them for their remarkable beauty and cognitive abilities. Keeping pigeons as pets is associated with a long tradition of pigeon of pigeon fanciers. This...
There are many animals in this world which look adorable and instantly appeal as a pet. Unfortunately, due to their temperament, sexual maturity, basic care needs and conservation status, many of these animals are unsuitable for the majority of domestic environments. Good news then if you are thinking about...
The otter is one of the cutest creatures you can imagine. Even when stock-still they are adorable, but if you have ever seen one having a snooze while floating down river, opening up lunch on their bellies or rollicking in the water with their friends, only the most cold-hearted person wouldn't find them...
If you say the word ‘monkey’ everyone is likely to conjure a slightly different image in their mind. This is because there are over 250 individual species of this primate in the world. The number doesn't even include their closely related cousin, the ape. What they all have in common is an ‘exotic’ appearance...
The coati or coatimundi (Nasua and Nasuella) are four different species in the Procyonidae family. This makes them closely related to the raccoon. They share several physical and behavioral traits with this animal, but coatis are recognizable for their distinct long nose. In fact, in some places they are known...
For some, the only silver fox they want to be around is George Clooney. For others, keeping a silver fox as a pet is a dream. Others still don't even know what a silver fox is. While some may think of them as a separate animal, they are actually the same animal as a red fox. The difference is that they are...
The raccoon is a wild animal of the Procynidae family native to North America. This omnivorous mammal is quite small - slightly larger than a domestic cat - with sharp claws and a thick ringed tail, and it's known as a scavenger or pest in some areas. Raccoons are quite adorable, and many people consider...
The stoat is part of the mustelid family, a group which also contains otters, badgers and ferrets, among other mammals. Larger than the weasel and considered particularly aggressive, stoats weigh less than 260 grams (9 oz). This gives them impressive agility and speed to add to their ferocity. In fact,...
In our opinion, keeping a marmoset as a pet is not a very sensible idea. While marmosets really are adorable animals, in most cases they have been furtively and illegally hunted. This has caused some of the 22 marmoset species to become threatened; in fact, simply possessing a marmoset is punishable by...
Humans always been in contact with the animal kingdom, and while it may be true that modern society differs greatly from the old days, we are unable to completely cut ties with nature and animals. A good example of this is the amount of people who choose to share their home with an animal.
The world...
The raccoon dog, also known as mangut or tanuki, is an East Asian animal native to China, Korea, Japan and the far eastern regions of Russia. Nowadays, however, it's been introduced to Northeastern Europe. Its scientific name is Nyctereutes procyonoides.
The raccoon dog is a very old species, but until...
If you live in Australia, you will know that having a dingo as a pet is possible. Adopting dingo puppies and raising them as if they were domestic dogs has become enormously popular on the Australian continent.
If you live elsewhere, however, it will be very difficult to have one because the exportation of...