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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.
Marmot
The marmot is an expert burrower and hibernator with a coat the color of soil and a clever, endearing look. A vegetarian rodent kept as a pet, it needs a sturdy cage, fresh food and water daily, and vitamin C to avoid scurvy.
Mountain Hare
The Mountain Hare (Snow Rabbit) is a hare of cold regions whose coat color differs between winter and summer. It is the only completely color-changing hare still found in China, with greater numbers in Heilongjiang. Timid and easily startled, it is difficult to keep in captivity.
Satin Rabbit
The Satin Rabbit is a large meat rabbit with dense, satin-smooth fur, weighing around 5 kg. Though mainly a meat breed, its cute upright ears make it suitable as a pet too. Proper fattening before marketing maximizes its meat yield.
Belgian Rabbit
The Belgian Rabbit, also known as the Giant Gray Rabbit or Flemish Giant, is a famous meat rabbit breed originally from Belgium. With its large build, yellowish-brown coat, and high meat yield, it is mostly raised on farms in rural areas rather than kept as a pet.
Chameleon
Even if you have never kept a chameleon, you have surely heard that it can change color. Chameleons change color mainly for self-defense, but what physiological traits cause this? And did you know a chameleon's color can also reflect its mood?
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.
Signs Your Cat Is Overheating and What to Do
Cats are highly sensitive to heat and can quickly go from discomfort to heatstroke in hot weather. Key warning signs include sprawling belly-up on the floor, panting with the tongue out, drinking excessively, and losing appetite. Keep your cat cool by ensuring air circulation, thinning (not shaving) the coat, and providing plenty of fresh water.
What Are a Rabbit’s Living Habits and Traits
Rabbits are timid, nocturnal, dry-loving, solitary chewers that eat only plants. They rest by day and eat 70%+ of their food at night, cool mainly by breathing so they need dry 14–20°C housing, fight if caged together, gnaw constantly to wear down open-rooted incisors, and must never be fed meat. A common myth is that they need no water — they do, in moderation.
Causes and Treatment for a Swollen Lower Lip in Cats
A swollen lower lip in cats is usually caused by dietary heat, an allergy, an eosinophilic granuloma, or a mouth injury. Treatment depends on the cause: adjust the diet for heat, remove the allergen, use anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medication for granulomas, and clean the wound for injuries.