Teddy bear hamsters are known for being extremely active and playful. Needless to say, they are also very entertaining to have around. The teddy bear hamster is, undoubtedly, the most loved pet in American households, especially. These beautiful rodents make wonderful companions and are known for their docile behavior. Knowing in detail about the origin of these species and the physical description lets you know what to expect when it comes to your pet hamster. You will also understand how to identify the type of hamster that you have at home and provide specific care as required. Hamsters...

One of the largest of the Macaw birds in the world, the Scarlet Macaw is known for its gorgeous plumes that include bright colors like scarlet, yellow and deep blue. Scarlet Macaws are wonderful companion birds as they simply love to be around people and get easily imprinted on human beings. If you are planning on bringing a Scarlet Macaw home, you have to remember that these birds are exotic which means that they have very specific requirements in terms of care, particularly nutrition. Before you bring the Scarlet Macaw or any such bird home, the most important thing that you need to do is...

Geese have always been a part of our lives. For anyone who is looking for a pet or an economic option to own poultry, geese are the perfect option. They are fuss free eaters and will be happy with enough space to forage around. A majority of their diet includes grass. So if you have about a quarter acre sized land, it is good enough for two geese. Of course, any lawn that is reasonably sized is a good option. Geese can be extremely entertaining with their funny personalities and their rather goofy demeanor. However, they are large creatures that can be powerful. So, it is very important to...

The Syrian Hamster is known for its size and is one of the largest among the species preferred as pets. These hamsters are extremely docile and are the easiest to domesticate and train. If you are looking for a pet for your child, the Syrian Hamster is your best bet. They look like little stuffed toys and are hence known by the name, "Teddy Bear Hamster." Most new pet owners believe that one does not have to put in as much effort with a Syrian hamster as they would do with other household pets such as a cat, dog or even a parrot. However, your Syrian Hamster will require at least one hour of...

Over the last few decades, rats have come to be known as wonderful pets. Domesticated rats are quite different from the wild relative and have been bred for years to be the ideal house pet. If you are a young family looking for the ideal pet, then the low maintenance rat is your perfect choice. These animals are friendly, furry and quite intelligent as well. Also known as fancy rats, these creatures are highly independent, can be trained very easily and are certainly less work comparison to other common pets like dogs and cats. There are several varieties of these domesticated rats. They are...