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Explore the animal kingdom and the pets in it — species facts, behavior explained, and practical care guides for dogs, cats, birds, fish and more.

Animals & Pets

An angelfish swimming calmly among small barbs and guppies in a peaceful aquarium

Get These Non-aggressive Freshwater Fish to Have a Peaceful Tank

Just because a fish looks pretty, doesn't make it is nice. You have to be very careful about the species you add into one aquarium, as not all can coexist. However, there are a handful of non aggressive freshwater fish, which can be made to live in peace with one another, while giving a new lease of life and color to your aquarium.

Close-up of a horse's eye and forelock

Insulin Resistance in Horses

Horses have been great domestic pets for centuries. Though considered a robust and a strong pet, it is still prone to many diseases. This article elaborates on effects and treatment of insulin resistance for equine pets.

Illustration of a pink axolotl with feathery gills beside earthworms and bloodworms, its food

How to Feed Mexican Walking Fish

Update your knowledge on how to feed Mexican walking fish, a dying species that is a rare pet for any household. Find out here what you need to know about this unique carnivorous fish.

A mother rat curled protectively around newborn pups in a bedded nesting box

How to Breed Rats

This article focuses on how to breed rats. Breeding rats is not so challenging as it sounds, but you need to have correct info about the protocol and lots of patience for caring parent rats and the young pinkies.

A horse lowering its head to a feed bucket holding a mineral block and supplement pellets

Selenium for Horses

Deficiency of selenium may cause health problems in horses and so, they are administered with supplements containing this trace mineral. Read on...

Peacock feather with eyespot surrounded by vibrant green barbs

What Does a Peacock Feather Symbolize

Peacock is a splendiferous bird. Peacock and its feather is a symbol which finds different meanings in various cultures around world. So, what does a peacock feather symbolize? Here are various peacock and peacock feather symbol meanings. What Does a Peacock Feather Symbolize.

Illustration of a blotched Pacific gopher snake coiled beside a hide box, water dish, and heat lamp

Beware! Know How to Take Care of a Pacific Gopher Snake

A Pacific Gopher Snake care guide is what you need to go through if you intend to keep this species as a pet. As fascinating as it may sound, keeping snakes as pets is not an easy task - especially because these reptiles demand a great deal of attention when kept in captivity.

A large pet tarantula standing on substrate inside a glass terrarium beside a piece of bark

How to Choose a Pet Tarantula

The Theraphosidae family brings you the most astounding and large tarantula arachnids found on the planet. Their spectacular body structure and variety in colors are the reason they are becoming the most sought after pets. The following article gives you a brief information on selecting your very own pet tarantula.

A DIY guinea pig cage made from wire cube grids and a corrugated plastic coroplast floor tray

Extremely Easy Instructions on How to Make a Guinea Pig Cage

If you have guinea pigs as pets, then you need to provide them with a comfortable living space in which they can move around freely. Through this article let us learn to build a pen for you pet guinea pig, using some available materials...

Illustration of a Chinese dwarf hamster with its dorsal stripe sitting beside an exercise wheel

Chinese Dwarf Hamster Care

A Chinese dwarf hamster is an overly active pet and watching their activities is a pleasant experience for all pet owners. However, you have to take good care of them when in captivity. Read this article to get enough information on Chinese dwarf hamster care.

Several cats and a dog crowded together inside one small animal shelter kennel enclosure

Pet Overpopulation

Pet overpopulation has become a grave cause of concern throughout United States. It has also become one of the leading causes of death of millions of innocent pets every year. Read through the following article and learn about the various causes of overpopulation of pets.

African cichlids swimming in a rocky aquarium

How to Setup an African Cichlid Tank

Setting up an aquarium for African cichlids is quite an easy task. But while setting it up, you need to choose materials only after consulting an aquarium specialist. Let's read further to know more...

A cottontail rabbit in close-up, chewing grass

Cottontail Rabbit Facts

The Cottontail Rabbit is a very common rabbit species in North America and to a lesser extent, in South America. Learn some interesting trivia about this prominent species in the article.

A large green anaconda coiled within a simple enclosure with a shallow pool of water

A Complete Guide to Taking Care of a Green Anaconda

The Green Anaconda, also known as the water Boa, is the heaviest snake that exists on this planet! Because of its massive size and weight, taking proper care requires a lot of hard work and efforts. Read this article to know more about how to take care of a green anaconda!

Small white dog with black face markings and fluffy coat

Bichon Shih Tzu

Bichon Shih Tzu is fast getting popular, as this mix dog breed has a happy and carefree personality. Go through this article, if you want to know about this dog. Bichon Shih Tzu.

Illustration of an oval-bodied gourami fish with two long thread-like feeler fins trailing beneath it

Gourami Fish Life Span

Did you recently get Gourami fish for your aquarium? Do you know what is the Gourami fish life span? So that fish have longer life span, you will have to take good care of the fish.

A Dutch rabbit with its characteristic white front band and solid-coloured hindquarters, sitting upright.

Dutch Rabbit Care

Dutch rabbits are popular as pet rabbits because they are both - playful and lovable. Find the details of caring for this rabbit, in this article.

A Dutch rabbit with its distinctive white-banded bicolor coat, sitting alert.

How Long do Dutch Rabbits Live

This article not only tells you about how long Dutch rabbits live, but also some important facts on keeping these animals as pets.

A lionhead rabbit with a full mane sitting in grass

Lionhead Rabbit Information

Lionhead rabbits are among the new domesticated rabbit breeds. As these rabbits flaunt a mane similar to a lion, they have earned themselves this name. New and rare among the many rabbit breeds, lionheads exhibit a very unique look. Read through to get to know all them.

A rabbit grooming itself beside a tree

Pet Rabbit Diet

Some general facts about pet rabbit diet, which you need to take into consideration if you intend to keep one as a pet. A must read if you want to make sure that your pet rabbit stays healthy.

A cat perched on a tall cat tree beside a window in a small, cozy apartment living room.

Is it Ethical to Keep Pets in Apartments? Rethink About It Now!

Pets can be a wonderful addition to anyone's life, and are particularly nice for those who live alone. However, some people selfishly keep large pets in small apartments for their own reasons without considering how such a life affects the pet. In many cases, smaller pets are better suited to apartment living.

Dwarf gouramis swimming in a brightly lit aquarium

Common Diseases That Suck the Life of Your Gorgeous Gourami Fish

Gouramis are among some of the most common tropical freshwater fish species that find their way in a lot of aquariums, owing to their liveliness and bright colors. Read about some common gourami fish diseases, in the following article, to know what afflicts your fish when it acts odd or looks sick.

A wild rabbit eating grass in a meadow

Rabbit Facts for Kids

These rabbit facts will fascinate you and keep you intrigued from start to finish about a bunny's ways and habits...

A cottontail rabbit sitting upright in grass

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Adaptations

One of the most abundant rabbit species found in North America, is the Eastern Cottontail. To learn more about this fascinating herbivore, read on...

A handler leading a saddled horse across a stable yard

How Much Do Horses Cost?

Even if you purchase a horse at an affordable price, its maintenance cost can be high. This article provides some information on the various aspects that need to be considered when owning a horse, and the average costs of the same.

Illustrated mandrill with white facial stripes and bright orange eyes

Mandrill Monkey Facts

The largest monkey species, mandrill is gifted with built-in pockets in cheeks for temporary storage of food. The muzzle of mandrill is long and vivid red in color. For more fascinating mandrill monkey facts, read on... Mandrill Monkey Facts.

A reticulated python coiled in a corner of its enclosure

A List of Popular Types of Pet Snakes With Facts And Pictures

Contemplating the idea of going for an exotic pet? Here's a short write-up on different types of pet snakes that you might be interested in. The information on choosing and handling pet snakes that has been provided here will be of great help for you - if intend to own one.

A green tree frog resting on a broad leaf

Green Tree Frog Facts

The green tree frog is remarkable for its vibrant skin coloration, large toe pads, and other adaptive features. Learning some facts about the green tree frog is definitely a fascinating topic for zoologists and animal lovers all across the globe. If you are interested in the same, keep reading this article...

Illustration of a Rex rabbit with dense, velvety fur and upright ears, calmly seated

Rex Rabbit Facts

Popular for their velvety fur and gentle nature, Rex rabbits are now widely raised as pets. Go through this write-up for a brief overview about this particular rabbit breed.

Illustration of gulper eels curved and looped in dark green and white line work

Gulper Eel Facts

Gulper eel is a weird looking eel-like fish, which is mostly found in deep seas. Read on to know more about Gulper eel facts, that is otherwise known as pelican eel or umbrella mouthed gulper eel. Gulper Eel Facts.

Illustration of a bullsnake coiled in its defensive rattlesnake-mimicking pose, tail raised and blotched scales visible

Truly Baffling Facts About Bullsnakes

A compilation of some interesting facts about the bullsnake, a gopher snake sub-species, widely-known for its amazing ability of impersonating the rattlesnake when threatened.

A bubble tip anemone with rounded, bulb-like tentacle tips shelters a small clownfish among its base.

Facts about Bubble Tip Anemones

As the name rightly suggests, bubble tip anemones have bulb-like tips on their tentacles. Go through this article for a brief overview about this sea anemone.

Illustration of a mongoose with extended claws facing a coiled snake at a burrow entrance

Keeping a Mongoose, a Snake's Worst Nightmare, as a Pet

It would seem wiser to research thoroughly before keeping a mongoose as a pet. They are primarily wild animals and excellent snake killers. Most countries do not allow the import of this animal because of the damage they can do the ground flora and cultivation.