Dogs
The dog as we know it today does not exist, nor does it seem to have ever existed, in the wild. The dog’s instincts (sociability and hierarchy of the pack, capacity for learning and cooperative hunting, …) prove that they are descended from wild canids of the wolf group. Domestication of the dog most likely […]
Cats
Their scientific name for the cats that live with us is Felis catus. Felines have fascinated humans for thousands of years. They were already venerated by the ancient Egyptians who dedicated great sphinxes, statues and jewelry decorated with their figure because they considered them protective, loyal and loving but at the same time they were […]
Birds
There are more than 10,000 species of birds in the world, most but not all of which can fly. The most common include waterfowl, landbirds, psittacids, passerines, and diurnal and nocturnal raptors. One of the main characteristics of birds is that their forelimbs have evolved into wings that allow them to fly, they have a […]
Reptiles
Within the wide world of exotic animals, reptiles are the most fascinating because of their colors, forked tongues, vertical pupils and scales in some cases, and because they are cold-blooded animals. For all these reasons, in some cultures they have been related to evil and witchcraft and in others they are considered symbols of health […]
Small Mammals
COBAYAS, SQUIRRELS, HAMSTERS, HAMSTERS, SQUIRRELS, Hedgehogs, PETAUROS, RATS AND MICE. Rodents belong to the order of placental mammals. They have sharp incisors that they use to gnaw on wood, pierce food and bite predators. Many feed on seeds and plants, although some have more varied diets. They practice coprophagy as normal, and cecotrophy in some […]
Rabbits
Domestic rabbits are derived from the wild rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus. They became popular as pets in the 19th century and are now considered the third most popular pet in Europe. They are nice and cute animals that are easy to live with humans, need little care and little space for maintenance, so many people have […]
Ferrets
The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a domesticated animal belonging to a subspecies of the wild European polecat (Mustela putorious). The word ferret comes from the Latin word furo, meaning “thief or one who takes things and hides them”. The ferret was used for hunting rabbits from Roman times until the Middle Ages, when it […]