The island of Madagascar, located off the southeastern coast of Africa is home to a variety of interesting species found nowhere else in the world. The island’s climate is particularly appealing to a diverse population of frogs including Madagascan, Golden, and the Blue Legged Mantella. One of the most popular frogs from the island is … Read more
The leafy-green eating, climb-loving, and dig aficionados that are the Russian Tortoises, also known as the Horsefiled’s Tortoise, can be found in many parts of Western Asia, Russia, and the Middle East. As pets, they are among some of the most popular because they are small, easy to care for, and have uniquely interesting personalities. … Read more
The best-kept secret of the avian world is the Pionus parrot. It has fewer negative attributes than its popular companion parrot variants while retaining all of the positive qualities, especially in terms of their level of vocalization. Pionus parrots used to be known as “red-vented” parrots due to the red feathers underneath their tail (aka … Read more
The Pacman Frog is a colorful amphibian native to the South American continent, most commonly found in coastal forests and rainforests of the Columbian, Ecuadorian, Brazilian, and Peruvian regions. Their namesake corresponds to their resemblance to a Pac-Mac arcade character due to their round body and large, triangle-shaped mouth. Their mouth will bite anything that … Read more
One of the most captivating avian companions is the African Grey parrot, especially thanks to its ability to mimic sounds and “talk,” with many owners of the medium-sized bird reporting that their “speaking” is often in context and they seem to be quite aware of the emotions of the humans around them. These birds are … Read more
Known for its red, orange, and bright yellow markings, the South American native Red Footed Tortoise is not only social, curious, and brave, it is easy to care for, and has a unique personality that makes it suitable to be a great pet. But if you are considering adopting one as a pet, be aware … Read more
The red-eared slider is one of the most popular, interesting, fun, and unique turtle pets in the world. The sheet cuteness factor of Baby Red Eared Sliders, who starts life at about the size of a quarter, is enough to melt one’s heart immediately making them want to own this little creature as a pet. … Read more
Most dogs are companion animals who treasure attention from their humans. Some breeds are independent, some are aloof, and others may not be the kind of dog that you can cuddle up with much. On the other hand, certain breeds were specifically dog breeds that were bred for companionship and therefore seek it on a … Read more
Are you a fan of dogs and bears? What about a combination of the two? Few can resist a fluffy puppy with a thick coat of fur and a bulky build that by all accounts make the animal look like the perfect collection to a set of teddy bears, except this cuddly creature is alive … Read more
A dog’s coat of fur or hair coverage is one of the animal’s most notable traits. Irrespective of the type of fur (straight, curly, thin, or dense) their coat helps them stand out. However, a dog does not need to have fur to stand out in a different manner. Several dog breeds are hairless, and … Read more
Some dog breeds are more adept at handling cold living conditions than others because simply put, they were bred that way. These breeds generally have a double coat that insulates them from the frigid air better, as well as bushy tails that they can wrap around themselves for supplemental warmth. Their ears are small, lessening … Read more
Golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers have been ranked as two of the three top US dog breeds for decades, which isn’t surprising considering their energetic, lovable personalities and their kind demeanor. Because they were historically bred for duck (or other bird) hunting, the American Kennel Club groups them in the sporting dogs category. Keep reading … Read more
