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Texas Brown Tarantula
The Texas Brown Tarantula was once a classic species among US pet tarantula enthusiasts. As a native US species with a docile temperament, it makes an ideal tarantula to keep as a pet.
Dremomys pernyi
The Long-nosed Squirrel, also called the 'red-mouthed rat', has habits little different from ordinary squirrels, being active in the morning and at dusk. Captive Long-nosed Squirrels are often called 'little devils' because, small as they are, they are the most destructive at home.
Red-fronted Macaw
Although the Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) is the smallest of the macaws, its sturdy build is unmatched by ordinary parrots. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, its wild population is now quite scarce.
Black Drongo
The Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is fierce by nature, especially during the breeding season when it is highly territorial, and is usually very active and likes to fight in groups. In the wild it feeds mainly on insects. It is distributed from Iran and Afghanistan through South and Southeast Asia to Java and Bali.
Yellow-naped Amazon
The Yellow-naped Amazon is a parrot with outstanding talking ability; with proper training it can be truly astonishing. However, although it talks well, it can also be very noisy, so before keeping one you must be sure it will not disturb you or those around you. Of course, it has quiet moments too - for example, wild Yellow-naped Amazons are very quiet while foraging.
Red-shouldered Macaw
Macaws are never small in size, and even as the smallest macaw, the Red-shouldered Macaw exceeds 30 cm in body length. Because it can talk, the Red-shouldered Macaw has found its way into many homes. With proper care it lives about 20 years, though records show the oldest individuals can reach 80 years of age.
Blue-headed Parrot
The Blue-headed Parrot (Pionus menstruus) is a relatively small, slightly plump parrot with a short tail that can live up to 25 years with good care. It is one of the more commonly kept parrots of its genus, with three subspecies that differ mainly in the depth and spread of the blue coloration on the head.
Blue-winged Pitta
The Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta brachyura) gets its name from the eight vivid colors on its body—red, green, blue, white, black, yellow, brown, and chestnut—making it a highly ornamental bird.
Green-cheeked Conure
The Green-cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae), also called the green-cheeked parakeet, is a typical climbing bird with richly colored plumage. It is mainly distributed in the highlands of eastern Bolivia.
Green-winged Macaw
The Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus), also called the Red-and-green Macaw, is a relatively large parrot with a lifespan of up to 80 years. Its colorful plumage resembles Beijing-opera face paint and can turn red when excited. It comes from the tropical Americas.