Tagged With Exotic

A coati crouched in a defensive posture, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

Can Coatis Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know About the Threats of Coatis

14 April 2024

Coatis are known to be territorial and even aggressive, and they have sharp claws and teeth, so they would not make good pets and could be dangerous to have in a home.

A Persian cat with a dense, cream-colored coat nestled comfortably on a gray armchair

Are Persian Cats Hypoallergenic? The Science

31 March 2024

This article discusses the evidence for and against the claim that Persian cats are hypoallergenic.

Detailed photograph of a rare male calico cat with a distinctive tricolor coat of orange, white, and black, sitting upright with an alert expression

The Genetics of Male Calico Cats: An Anomaly of Science

22 March 2024

Male calico cats are very rare because of the genetic conditions that dictate their three colors.

Close-up of a brown stick insect's head, showing its large compound eyes and small mandibles

Do Stick Bugs Bite? What You Need to Know About These Docile Insects

19 March 2024

Stick insects are not known to bite people, but some types can release defensive toxins that can cause skin and eye irritation.

Armadillo curled up in a ball on a beige carpet, showing its armored shell and small black eyes

Keeping an Armadillo as a Pet: Risks and Care Requirements

19 March 2024

Downsides of having an armadillo as a pet: legality, the need for specific care, potential health problems, and moral implications of keeping them in captivity.

A brown and white hedgehog swimming in a shallow water tub with a content expression

Do Hedgehogs Swim? The Truth About Their Swimming Skills

2 March 2024

Hedgehogs’ natural swimming, how their quills help them float, why they swim, how their swimming is influenced by their surroundings, and how to keep hedgehogs safe around water.

Playful ferret examining illustrations on a family tree, showcasing its place in the Mustelidae family

Ferrets vs. Rodents: What Is Their True Taxonomy?

22 February 2024

Explaining where ferrets fit in the Mustelidae family tree, their meat-eating habits, and how they differ from rodents in terms of what they eat, how they behave, and their genetics.