This is a tiny, burrowing mouse from Chile that makes an excellent pet. If you’ve never considered (or ever heard of) a degu as a pet, you should think about adding one to your list. They dwell in groups of up to 100 in the wild, similar to prairie dogs. These social, energetic rodents are […]
Capybaras are also known as giant guinea pigs, but they are more difficult to care for than their smaller cousins. Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, weighing up to 170 pounds and being intelligent and friendly animals. They are relatively nice house pets that thrive in groups or couples, so you should obtain more than
Expected Life Expectancy: 4 to 6 years The African dormouse, also referred to as a micro squirrel, is a tiny rodent with features of both a mouse and a very small squirrel. These rodents are endemic to the subtropical and tropical regions of eastern and southern Africa, and the exotic pet trade hardly ever sees
The Gambian pouched rat is a big rodent from Sub-Saharan Africa. The importing of Gambian pouched rats into the United States has been prohibited. Gambian pouched rats require frequent attention from a young age to remain friendly as pets. They also require a large enclosure in which they exercise. Furthermore, because there are no commercial
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Behavior and Temperament Teddy guinea pigs typically occupy their days with play, food, and rest. They occasionally roam around at night but are most active during the day. Because they are sociable creatures, guinea pigs should ideally be kept in couples or small groups. The best course of action is to keep females together since
Guinea pigs are small creatures that evolved in South America’s Andes mountains. Despite their name, they are not native to Guinea, and they are not linked to nor resemble pigs. Guinea pigs, on the other hand, are small, stocky creatures with short limbs and relatively huge skulls. Expected Life: 6-8 or sometimes it’s 10 years