Exotic Pets - Petculiars

October 7, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 7, 2022

Interesting Facts on Piranha Fish

Origin The first to ever study a piranha fish was Aristotle, who called it Acitipmat Anaoi, “ruthless flux”. Aristotle was impressed by the behavior of this fish and used it as a source of inspiration for some of his many tragedies. Piranhas are known for their fierce appearance and voracity […]

October 6, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 6, 2022

Interesting Facts About the Dingo

Origin The Dingo is a wild quadruped that is believed to be native to Australia. Indeed, it is found in this country, but it is native to Southeast Asia. The breed is also known as Canis familiaris Dingo or Canis Dingo. Other found names are Australian dingo, Australian native dog, […]

October 5, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 5, 2022

Interesting Facts About The Binturong

Origin The Binturong or “the bear cat” is part of the order of Carnivora, the family Viverridae. Binturong is found in South and South-East Asia. The wide range of distribution extends from Java Island in Indonesia to Yunnan in South China. Countries, where Binturong is located, include Nepal, Bangladesh, India, […]

October 3, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 3, 2022

Interesting facts about the Narwhal

Its Origin The Narwhal, with its scientific name Monodon Monoceros, is part of the Monodontidae family. It is a marine animal that lives all year round in the Arctic Ocean. It was first seen in the waters of northern Canada and Greenland. It can be found in Arctic and subarctic […]

October 2, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 2, 2022

Interesting Facts About the Virginia Opossum

Where does it live: North America Habitat: Forests and water areas Type of food: Omnivore Size: 15 – 45 cm body length Weight: 1 – 6 kg Speed: 25 km/h (15 mph) Colors: Brown, white, black, gray Reproduction: 6 offspring Predators: Cat, fox, birds of prey Behavior: Solitary Average age: […]

October 1, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at October 1, 2022

Interesting Facts About the Proboscis Monkey

Origin The Proboscis Monkey, with the scientific name Nasalis larvatus, is part of the family Cercopithecidae, the order Primates. It lives on the island of Borneo and in Southeast Asia in the swampy mangrove areas of tropical forests. It can be found in Malaysia on the banks of the Kinabatangan […]

September 29, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 29, 2022

Chinchilla Facts and Care Tips

Chinchilla is an adorable, highly sociable, and affectionate animal. Because of their very thick and soft fur, these animals were excessively hunted and became endangered in the early 20th century. But an American engineer managed to save the species by setting up the world’s first Chinchilla farm. How big should […]

September 28, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 28, 2022

Bobcat Facts & Information – Discover A Stealthy North American Predator

The red lynx is part of the order of Carnivora, the Felidae family, and has the scientific name Felis rufus. The risk of extinction of this species is low. In Mexico, the red lynx is often captured by farmers for both its beautiful fur and revenge because it attacks domestic […]