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  there are many different wild species out there including the European hamster but only 5 of them are domesticated and that includes the Syrian hamster, Chinese hamster, Roborovski, winter white, and Campbell's dwarf. Syrians were first named in 1839 and they were first brought to the US in 1971. hamsters have cheek pouches on the sides of their mouth which they can store food and nesting materials and these can expand down to the sides of their hips. the word hamster comes from the German word hamstern which means to hoard because hamsters hoard food in their cheek pouches they bring it back to their nest and they create very large hoards.  in the wild hamsters can create burrows as deep as 3 feet under the ground and they make different chambers such as a bedroom chamber, a chamber for their food as well as a bathroom chamber. hamsters have 16 teeth that include, 4 incisors and 12 molars.hamsters are omnivores which means they can eat a variety of different foods such as s...

One look at the Scottish Fold and it’s pretty easy to see where he got the second half of his name. Yup, he’s named after his folded ears and yes, he hails from Scotland. The Scottish Fold breed members today can all trace their heritage back to Susie, a white female cat with unusual collapsed ears, who lived as a barn mouser in Scotland. Susie might have lived her life in obscurity but in 1961 a shepherd named William Ross and his wife Mary noticed her. When Susie had kittens with a local tom, realizing the uniqueness of Susie’s 'lop' ears, Mr. Ross acquired one of them, a female he named Snooki. Snooks had kittens, and one, a male was bred to a British Shorthair. Thus began the development of what was first known as “lop-eared cats,” later as Scottish Folds, a nod to their country of origin and their defining characteristic. Scottish Folds were first imported into theUnited States in 1971 by Dr. Neil Todd for research on genetic mutation. One of the cats found his way to Sall...

          The Ragdoll is a young cat breed. He was created in Riverside, California, in1963. Cat Breeder Ann Baker wanted a large cat with a beautiful coat and a soft personality. Baker took a stray domestic longhaired white female that was found running wild in her neighborhood and bred her with another long-haired cat. Nobody knows just which cat breeds Baker used to make the Ragdoll but some guesses are Birman, Burmese, or Persian. The result, however, was the Ragdoll. The breed's popularity quickly caught on, but it also became a source of controversy. Ann Baker invented wild myths about the origins of the breed and created her registry called the International Ragdoll Cat Association. She wanted to enforce strict standards and even went so far as to trademark the name "Ragdoll" so it could only be used with catsat her registry. Her organization, the IRCA is still in existence today but is quite small, particularly since Baker's death in 1997. IRCA cats are ...

            Cockatoos stand apart from other parrot species with their exceptional peak quills, undusted feathers, and fluctuating shades of white, pink, dim and dark. Pet cockatoos are frequently mentioned as "velcro" feathered creatures because of their highly sociable nature and marginal over the top should be around the individuals in their lives. Cockatoos extend in size from medium to enormous. the cockatoo can be a fickle as the weather, they'll show a playful attitude but the next second they can harm your hearing or worse, to bite. Cockatoos are not for everyone. Getting a Cockatoo as a first bird is not a good idea nor a pet for a child. The Cockatoo owner should have experience with other birds, there is a tremendous difference between raising a baby Cockatoo or getting a young Cockatoo. If you raise a baby Cockatoo most problems won't occur with it.       A Cockatoo scream is extremely high, they're not your morning good soundin...

        The Canary birds are known for their beautiful singing ability. they are also known for their beauty and their song and have been kept as pets since the 1400s. They are not much of a companion birds and are better admired from afar, but that doesn’t make them any less of a great pet bird. They do spend a lot of time in their cages, so you need an adequately sized cage with perches on either end to provide them with maximum flying space. Its use as the model for the yellow cartoon character, Tweety Bird. Whatever happens, They have been the favorite ones among the pet birds, and they have about 200 breeds, as much as dogs have, each breed has a particular skill or appearance. But for all its popularity over the centuries, they have been pushed aside by the parrot, a relatively new companion animal to the average homes. The parrots are known as a hands-on bird, the canary isn’t. that is why some canary enthusiasts call them the “forgotten bird”.    ...

              Budgerigars or parakeets are fun birds to stay as pets. Although budgies aren't difficult to tame, the taming process requires much time, patience, and consistency. Don’t forget to own fun while you're taming your budgie; it is a very rewarding experience for both you and him! Allow your budgie to adjust to its environment. Budgies can be nervous and skittish animals. Taming them won't be effective if they're nervous in their surroundings. If you just purchased your budgie, give them about 2 weeks to become settled into their new environment. One of the things that they will do during this time is to locate his food and water dishes in their cage. Place the budgie in a very busy room during their adjustment period, if possible. Although this may seem counterproductive, having them in a busy room will actually let them get accustomed to seeing people as companions rather than threats. Have the cage next to you once you do relaxing activiti...

               Guppies are a beautiful and relatively cheaper fish! This fish brings a lot of colors in your aquarium together.it was discovered in 1886 they have been bred selectively quite extensively due to which you will find a ton of colors and patterns in these fish.  It lives for about 2 years, and it can grow between half an inch to 2 inches long. It is an omnivorous fish and has both plant and meat-based diets. This fish requires a minimum of 5-gallon tank space, and the tank should have freshwater plants and supporting substrates. Guppies have over 300 types. They were named after John Robert Lechmereguppy who discovered them in 1886. This fish is also called the millions fish as it has an amazing breeding rate. They are also called the rainbow fish because you can find all types of colors in these fish just like a rainbow. It is also used for mosquito population control as it loves to eat mosquito larvae. Guppies like to stay in a ...