Owning an exotic animal is quite something, and you can legally own a hyena in states like Nevada, Arkansas, Alabama, and Oklahoma. There is also something quite exciting about domesticating wild animals and keeping them as pets. Every now and again I watch the news and documentaries about pet owners that have quite interesting pets. …
Mammals
People that obsess over horses will tell you that they are all cute and beautiful in their own unique ways. However, a few breeds stand out for distinctive features like their size, the texture of their coats, or their coloring. I’ve compiled a list of some of the most inarguably adorable horse breeds that are …
All primates, including monkeys, apes, and humans, have excellent color vision. This has led to monkeys using color, including colorful bottoms, in order to communicate non-verbally to other monkeys. There are several monkeys with red or dark pink butts, including baboons, mandrils, Japanese macaques, Rhesus macaques, Celebes crested macaques, and chimpanzees. What Monkey Has …
Ever since I saw the movie Ratatouille, I’ve been absolutely fascinated with mice. Don’t get me wrong, I still have a momentary instinct to jump on a chair when I see one scurrying across my living room floor late at night, but then I become curious and want to see it up close. I used …
As the largest living land animal, elephants are imposing creatures. Standing as tall as 13 feet tall at the shoulder, they are intelligent and friendly once they get to know you. However, when elephants and hippos find themselves on the same turf, their gentle demeanors can become fierce. Hippos do not seem to get along …