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The Ancona is a glossy black-feathered bird with a distinctive white v-shaped marking at the end of each feather. The legs are yellow mottled with black. There are two types of combs, a rose comb which is nearly...

Australian Miniature GoatBreed: Australian Miniature GoatTemperament: intelligent, hardy, gentle and friendlyCost: from $400Lifespan: can live well into their 20'sMaintenance: low maintenanceRecommended for: alternative pet seekers, children, familiesHistoryThe Australian Miniature Goat officially became recognised as a breed...

Also known as the Mexican walking fish, the word axolotl came from the Aztecs and is thought to mean 'water doll'. Known scientifically as Ambystoma mexicanum, axolotls are in fact the larval stage of the salamander; an air...

Breed: Bearded DragonsTemperament: docileCost: $60 - $400Lifespan: 10 -15 yearsMaintenance: lowRecommended for: Home units. Those wanting something different. DistributionThere are three types of bearded dragons commonly kept...

NSWGeorge Carney, phone: (02) 6342 4554 NTOur segment was filmed with the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. Contact: Principal Livestock Management Officer, Barry Lemcke, phone: (08) 8999 2263

Breed: RabbitsTemperament: generally placid. Some breeds are flightyCost: $25-$200Lifespan: 8-12 yearsMaintenance: medium - highRecommended for: enthusiasts, supervised kids or older children Kids just love bunnies, and they come in many different...

Breed: Children's PythonTemperament: placidMaintenance: lowLifespan: 15-20 yearsCost: $200-$300 ($1000+ for full set-up)Recommended for: 10+ years BackgroundSnakes have been kept as pets for many thousands of years, although it is not known exactly when Australian snakes were first kept...

Breed: Dairy GoatsTemperament: placid and manageableCost: from $300Lifespan: 15 - 20 yearsMaintenance: low (non-lactating) high (lactating)Recommended for: a semi-rural or farm lifestyle HistoryAccording to the list...

There were 62 dog breeds not recorded as being dumped at all in 2003. These are in many ways the best dogs of all. Everyone loves them. Nonetheless, many of them are very rare and may not even...

Breed: Dwarf Angora RabbitTemperament: placid, docile, friendlyCost: from $50 to $75Lifespan: 6 to 10 yearsRecommended for: familiesMaintenance: medium AppearanceThe Dwarf Angora is a small rabbit weighing no more than 1.5 kilograms. The body is short, compact and well...