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Flemish Giant
The Flemish Giant is the largest pet rabbit breed in existence today, originally from Belgium and later developed through breeding programs in the United States. Though a giant by rabbit standards, it is kept as a gentle family companion, but its large size and hearty appetite make it best suited to owners with plenty of space.
Satin White Crested Guinea Pig
The Satin White Crested Guinea Pig is all snow-white with glossy, smooth fur like satin. It has a crest-like whorl on its head, a very special look.
Yellow-bibbed Lory
In many places few people keep the Yellow-bibbed Lory, but in the Solomon Islands it is a different story: this is the wild habitat of the Yellow-bibbed Lory, and many locals keep them as pets. Visually the Yellow-bibbed Lory is striking, showing red, yellow, green, and other colors, so many are attracted at first sight. Moreover, the Yellow-bibbed Lory is a strong mimic, whistling is easy for it, yet although it whistles often it never seems noisy.
Serinus canaria
The Canary (Serinus canaria) is prized for its beautiful, varied plumage and sweet, melodious song, and is regarded in China as one of the most elegant cage birds. Wild canaries differ noticeably in color from captive-bred ones.
Slow Loris
The Slow Loris (Loris tardigradus) is a small prosimian of the family Lorisidae and genus Loris. It is nocturnal, moves slowly, and prefers to rest atop tree branches. In recent years, due to habitat destruction, hunting for use in traditional medicine, overhunting, and its own biological traits, it is on the brink of extinction.
Black-headed Caique / Black-crowned Parrot
The Black-headed Caique is an easily recognized parrot; from its name you can guess its head is black, like wearing a black cap. Because of this distinctive look and its playful personality, the Black-headed Caique attracts much attention and affection. Compared with some birds, it is long-lived, averaging about 30 years.
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.
How to Bathe a Hamster
Normal hamsters don't need baths — water strips their natural oils and risks their health. Odor usually means a dirty cage (clean it weekly) or, occasionally, a female in heat. Use dust bath sand for routine cleaning; only use water for dangerous contaminants like toxins or sticky substances, following a careful step-by-step method.
What to Watch When Raising a Lop-Eared Rabbit
Lop-eared rabbits are small, gentle, and popular, but new owners must heed five points or the rabbit may fall ill: age-based diet (alfalfa for pups, timothy for adults), a ventilated dry home (no outdoor in summer, a floor board in dog cages to avoid sore hocks), daily cleaning of urine, no baths (keep ears dry), and never lift by the ears grip the belly and rump instead.
Common Pet Rabbit Breeds and How to Care for Them
Rabbits are cute and quiet, and many people love them. But which breed makes the best pet? Here are common pet rabbit breeds and how to care for them.