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Cute Guinea Pigs
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Despite their common name, Guinea Pigs are not in the pig family, nor do they come from Guinea in Africa. The origin of their name is still unclear; but they originated in the Andes of South America.
Their docile nature; friendly, even affectionate, responsiveness to handling and feeding; and the relative ease of caring for them have made and continue to make guinea pigs a popular choice of pet. |
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Baby Hedgehogs
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Hedgehogs share distant ancestry with shrews and have adapted to a nocturnal way of life. There are seventeen species of hedgehog in five genera found through parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and in New Zealand by introduction.
There are no hedgehogs native to Australia and no living species native to the Americas. Their spiny protection resembles that of the unrelated porcupines |
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Cool Bearded Dragons
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Bearded dragons originate from deserts in Australia, with the various species occupying slightly overlapping areas of the landmass. They live in the arid and subtropical woodlands, scrublands, savannas, shore areas, and into the great interior deserts.
Their range extends throughout the interior of the eastern states to the eastern half of South Australia and southeastern Northern Territory. They are considered to be semi-arboreal and will quite readily climb and bask at height. This is also linked to dominance behaviour and competition for territory/basking areas. |
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Cuddly Bunnies
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European rabbit, which has been introduced on every continent except Antarctica, is familiar throughout the world as a wild prey animal and as a domesticated form of livestock and pet.
With its widespread effect on ecology and cultures, the rabbit (or bunny) is, in many areas of the world, a part of daily life and a source of artistic inspiration.
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Sulcata Tortoise
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The African spurred tortoise, also called the Sulcata tortoise, is a species of tortoise, which inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert in Africa. It is the third-largest species of mainland tortoise in the world.
Adults can reach 30 in and can weigh 230 lb. They grow very quickly, reaching 6-10 in within the first few years of their lives. They can live for more than 70 years. |
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Giant Tegu Lizards
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These extra large lizards are commonly referred to as tegus. The tegu is an omnivorous species which inhabits the tropical rain forests, savannas and semi-deserts of eastern and central South America.
Argentinan Red Tegus are often kept as pets by humans. They are known for their unusually high intelligence and can also be housebroken.
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NOTE: The color markings or particular breed of the animals may vary by location. |
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