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Tonkinese
The Tonkinese, also known as the Vietnamese cat, is not from Vietnam but a purebred short-haired breed produced by crossing the Siamese with the Burmese, first appearing in North America in the 1930s. With pointed coloring softer than the Siamese and a short, silky coat like the Burmese, the Tonkinese is famously affectionate, active, and people-oriented.
Burmilla
The Burmilla, also called the Pommila cat, has the Latin name Burmilla. This breed was born in Britain in 1981 and successfully exhibited two years later, immediately drawing wide attention. In fact, the Burmilla's birth came from a beautiful union, an 'out-of-wedlock' kitten between a lilac Burmese and a silver Chinchilla Longhair.
Persian
The Persian cat, also called Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, with the Latin name Persian, represents nobility in people's minds. In China, most people's first pet cat was a Persian. However, most kept Persians are not purebred but non-purebred bred by merchants to meet the market; purebred Persians cost over a thousand dollars. Originating in Persia (Iran), it was developed in Britain over more than 100 years from Afghan longhair and Angora cats.
Balinese
Balinese (details)
Ragdoll
Ragdoll (details)
American Shorthair
Among cat breeds, the American Shorthair is hugely popular with cat lovers. Its honest, good-natured looks are enough to make us want to bring one home. Below we discuss the American Shorthair breed, along with its price and how to buy one.
Philippine Tarsier
The Philippine Tarsier is one of the smallest monkeys still in existence, mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, so it is generally only seen locally. Because of its scarcity, it is an endangered species now under state protection.
Centipede
The centipede is a terrestrial, venomous arthropod kept both for its medicinal value and as an exotic pet. A nocturnal carnivore that hibernates and must be raised in a secure, three-dimensional enclosure, it reproduces by laying eggs carried on the mother's back.
Umbrella Cockatoo
The Umbrella Cockatoo is a large white parrot named for its umbrella-like crest, native to Indonesia's rainforests. Friendly but sometimes noisy, it is a Vulnerable species that needs a roomy metal cage, chew toys, and a varied diet.
Japanese Waxwing
In China, keeping the Japanese Waxwing in a cage is not unusual—many have kept or are keeping one. However, no one has reportedly bred them successfully at home, so those seen in the pet market are usually caught directly from the wild. Due to indiscriminate catching and habitat degradation, their numbers are dwindling, and they are now listed as a Near Threatened species.