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Exotic felids have a long tradition in human care. The ancient Egyptians kept servals [ 1 ] in the same role as the African Wildcat (the wild ancestor of modern house cats). Cheetahs have also been kept throughout the world, both as companions and as hunting aides. [ 2 ]
An exotic pet is a pet which is relatively rare or unusual to keep, or is generally thought of as a wild species rather than as a domesticated pet. The definition varies by culture, location, and over time—as animals become firmly enough established in the world of animal fancy , they may no longer be considered exotic .
2. "Mini" Pigs. In recent years, a few species of pigs have made the jump from the barnyard to the family home as popular pets. According to The Humane League, decades of research have ...
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A hybrid of a wild serval and a domestic cat, the Savannah is one exotic pet that turns heads. With its long, graceful body, large ears, and wild appearance, it’s no wonder these cats cost ...
Christoforu credits his 9-year-old daughter, Ariana, with rekindling his fascination in 2016 when he bought her a corn snake — her first pet — named Snowflake.
The bay cat (Catopuma badia), also known as the Bornean bay cat, is a small wild cat endemic to the island of Borneo that appears to be relatively rare compared to sympatric wild cats, based on the paucity of historical, as well as recent records.
[1] [2] The term "cat" refers both to felids in general and specifically to domestic cats. The characteristic features of cats have evolved to support a carnivorous lifestyle, with adaptations for ambush or stalking and short pursuit hunting. They have slender muscular bodies, strong flexible forelimbs and retractable claws for holding prey ...