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Animals & Pets, page 9

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

A black guinea pig with a white blaze resting on a blanket

Black Guinea Pig Care

A black guinea pig with a shiny coat, makes an adorable pet with a unique appearance. Here is some information on how to care for one...

Illustrated pet mouse nibbling a pea pod beside oats, a sunflower seed, and an apple wedge

What Do Mice Eat? A Nibble Bit More

The things that mice eat range over several substances. If you're planning on getting a pet mouse, then there is a need to know what to feed it. The following sections will provide a list.

A small terrapin basking on a log over water

Things Unbelievably Real About Terrapin Turtles

You may find it very confusing to distinguish between turtles, terrapin turtles, and tortoises. In general, turtles are collectively referred to as terrapins. To know more about them, read this Buzzle article.

Two angelfish face each other beside a broad leaf lined with a row of eggs

How to Breed Angelfish

Popular among aquarium fish enthusiasts, angelfish is easy to keep and breed. Here are some tips for breeding angelfish.

Two goldfish in a planted aquarium

Fish Tank Sizes

An aquarium gives a very lively look to a living room. These days there are various sizes available in the market, if at all you wish to set up a tank for your pet fish. Read more and learn which size will be the best for you.

An armadillo girdled lizard curled into a ring, gripping its own spiky tail in its mouth

Gripping Facts About the Armadillo Lizard

Though they are not related to each other, armadillos and armadillo lizards share a common trait - an armored body, which they use for defending themselves from predators.

Two dwarf hamsters face off with paws raised in a wood-shaving nest, illustrating territorial fighting behavior

Tiny Fists of Fury: Dwarf Hamsters Fighting

It is not fun to see your cute and adorable dwarf hamsters fighting. But why do they fight in the first place? Or is it just 'fun' that they are having? Is it dangerous for them?

Brown squirrel monkey with white facial markings and long curved tail

Squirrel Monkey Facts

These cute little creatures have largest brain to body mas ratio among all monkey species in world. Know more of these animals in this article on squirrel monkey facts... Squirrel Monkey Facts.

A small school of tetra fish with forked tails and reflective side stripes swimming among aquarium plants.

Tetra Fish

Come along and get detailed information on the various aspects of tetra fish care; its housing, diet, breeding, and so on.

An anole lizard on wood displaying its red dewlap

Unexpectedly Stunning Facts About the Anole Lizard

The Anole lizard is a bright green colored species that also has the ability to change colors like a chameleon. There are several such interesting facts about this species that make the Anole lizard an interesting specimen to study.

A dwarf hamster beside a dish of pellets, a vegetable slice, and mixed seeds

Dwarf Hamsters' Diet

Dwarf hamsters' diet consists of many other foodstuffs than just the pellets available at the pet store. Keep reading to learn more about it.

A ball python coiled tightly into its signature defensive ball shape

Astounding Facts About the Ball Python

That Cleopatra used to wear this python species around her wrists like bracelets may be a bit too far-fetched, but there do exist some interesting facts about the ball python, which make it one of the most desirable exotic pets in the world.

Glass of yogurt with spoon and fresh ingredient illustrations

Yogurt for Dogs

Yogurt has assumed importance for its nutritional and therapeutic properties in humans. There has been a growing interest in using natural food supplements in dogs. Yogurt for dogs help in digestion of food better. Read on to know more about using yogurt in treating various dog ailments. Yogurt for Dogs.

Illustration of a small round dwarf pufferfish hovering above river pebbles and an aquatic plant

Dwarf Pufferfish

Endemic to a small river in India, the dwarf pufferfish may not be as popular as its cousins in the sea. However, there is no denying the fact that it is pretty interesting in itself.

A small group of female betta fish with short fins swimming among live plants in an aquarium

Female Betta Fish

Female betta fish behavior is quite peculiar, and needs to be taken into consideration when keeping these fish in a bowl or aquarium. This article will give you all the information you will need to maintain the fish.

A small dwarf rabbit with a round head, short ears, and compact body sitting upright

Dwarf Rabbits

Want to bring home cute dwarf rabbits as pets? This Buzzle article tells you how to care for these gorgeously cute pets.

A green tree frog on a leaf extends its tongue toward a cricket, illustrating a tree frog's insect diet

What Do Tree Frogs Eat

As the name rightly suggests, tree frogs spend most of their life on trees and tall vegetation. Go through this article for a brief overview of tree frog diet.

Illustration of a round, heavily pregnant guinea pig resting on hay in a nesting corner

Pregnant Guinea Pigs

The gestation period for pregnant guinea pigs is 60 to 70 days. Usually, their pregnancy is non-problematic. However, they are more prone to health problems in the latter stages of pregnancy.

Two rabbits beside a wooden hutch

Everything You Ought to Know Before Keeping Dwarf Bunnies as Pets

Keeping dwarf bunnies is a trend that is on the rise. If this idea appeals to you, know that these furry little bundles of joy require quite a bit of care. Read the following article to know every bit about these cute bunnies before getting them home.

A dwarf hamster sitting upright on bedding beside a sunflower seed

Dwarf Hamster Names

Dwarf hamster names are necessary because over time your hamster will start responding to the name you call it with. If you are planning to buy a hamster or already have one, here are some cute hamster names to choose from.

A skunk foraging on the ground beside a beetle, an egg, and a cluster of berries

What Do Skunks Eat

The answer to 'what do skunks eat' is, a wide variety of foods including fruits, insects, larvae, worms, eggs, small mammals, and fish. This article presents more information about skunks and their eating habits.

Tan dog with bold black facial markings

Lipoma Removal in Dogs

Is lipoma in dogs harmful? When is surgery for lipoma removal in dogs recommended? Here are answers to all your questions, just read on... Lipoma Removal in Dogs.

Illustrated pill bugs with orange heads and black-and-white striped segmented bodies

Pill Bugs Control

Infestation by pill bugs can occur in garden as well in house. There are effective tips for pill bugs control, which you can apply to get rid of these annoying bugs. Pill Bugs Control.

Illustration of a pet salamander beside a cricket and earthworm, its natural food, on a terrarium floor

What Do Salamanders Eat? Well, Their Diet is Unusually Varied

Unaware of what salamanders eat, people who keep them as pets tend to feed them stuff which is not good for their health. If you intend to keep a salamander as a pet,you should know what to feed and what not to feed to a salamander.

Extinct animals including woolly mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and thylacines

Extinct Animals in The Last 100 Years

A glance at list of extinct animals in last 100 years is bound to leave you spell bound. This extinct animals list features some of prominent animal species, including Barbary lion and Western Black rhinoceros. More important studies have revealed that approximately a quarter of animal species will be wiped off planet owing to human induced climate change. Extinct Animals in The Last 100 Years.

Illustration of a tarantula at its burrow entrance, flicking defensive hairs from its abdomen with a raised leg.

Terribly Interesting Facts About Tarantulas for Kids

A tarantula's first reflex to a perceived threat is to run away, and second is to spray the threatening object/ creature with hair from its abdomen! Most live in burrows in the ground, and are nocturnal. Here are some more surprising and fascinating facts about tarantulas...