Ferrets are some of the most playful and high-spirited pets around. When they’re happy and excited, they perform what ferret owners call “the dance of joy.” Jumping and twirling in every… More →
Peculiar Pets
Thinking about getting a new pet? How would you like to be the first person on your block to have a potbellied pig? Or perhaps you'd rather cuddle up with a furry ferret. Miniature horses are fun to have around--just make sure you've got a large backyard. As children are about to discover, the world of pets is a lot bigger than just cats and dogs. Vivid, eye-popping photographs and fascinating information will amaze young readers as they learn about the history of how these unusual animals became pets, what it takes to give them a good home, and most importantly--how to decide whether the animals are the right pets for their families.
A green iguana isn’t exactly cute or cuddly. From the sharp spines on its back to the flap of skin drooping below its jaw, it looks like an animal nobody could love. Thousands of pet owners… More →
Miniature horses may be small—they’re not much bigger than large dogs—but they are very strong. In fact, minis were once put to work pulling wagons in coal mines. Nowadays, miniature horses… More →
Why would anyone welcome a potbellied pig into their home? Aren’t pigs dirty, smelly animals? No way! In fact, potbellied pigs are clean, intelligent, and fun-loving pets. They can even be… More →