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Tigers in the wild

The tiger is the largest cat species. There are many subspecies of tigers, the largest of the subspecies being the Siberian tiger. Three subspecies that are already extinct are: the Bali tiger, Javan tiger and Caspian tiger.The Amoy tiger from South China is believed to also be extinct; there hasn’t been a sighting for over [...]

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Caring for a pet bird

Some birds in the wild live in large groups so it’s sometimes always better to have two birds for companionship. Get them at the same time to avoid jealousy. All birds need space to fly around and a stimulating environment.Plucking feathers can be a sign of stress and boredom, prevent this by having a second [...]

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Exotic Birds

If you’re looking to buy a pet bird, below you will find out a bit more about some common birds which are kept as pets:  Pacific Parrotlets:  They are like parrots but are much smaller. They are quiet, small and very colourful. In captivity they eat seeds, fruit and vegetables, in the wild they eat [...]

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Looking after a pet rabbit

Here is some helpful information for you to know before purchasing a pet rabbit. They need fresh water and exercise daily. You will need to make sure that your pet rabbit has clean water everyday. Rabbits also need exercise everyday in a safe grassy area.Their diet consists of grass, apple, carrot, rabbit pellets and hay. [...]

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Having a horse or pony as a pet

Having your very own pet horse will be the envy of all your friends and family, but having one is a very demanding responsibility.Having a pet horse is a very time consuming hobby and a huge financial commitment. Before buying a horse you should know exactly what is involved. If your child really wants a [...]

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Pets which you can keep outdoors

If your looking for a pet which only lives outdoors, there are only a handful which fall into this category. In America it’s very common for dogs to be kept outdoors as they have their own dog house (kennel) and feeding area. In England I suppose most people keep their dogs indoors. There are many [...]

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Farm Animals

A great day out for the children would be to visit farm animals. You can go to large parks that have an area for visitors to see farm animals or you can arrange a day out at a farm and enjoy a picnic afterwards. All over the UK there are parks which also home farm [...]

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