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AppearanceDwarf lops and Mini lops are very similar in appearance, size being the only real difference between the two. Dwarf lops are the larger of the two and may weigh as much as 2.5 kg. The smaller Mini lop...

Fake Pets Name: AIBO (Artificial Intelligence Robot)Cost: $3000 plus accessoriesLongevity: 10+ yearsMaintenance: medium (charging and 'training' required) Recommended for: well-heeled computer nuts ...

Breed: Faverolles chickens  Temperament: placid  Cost: around $30  Lifespan: 5-7 years Recommended for: backyarders  ...

Ferrets   Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children Often regarded as vicious, smelly and a downright pest, the...

Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children History Ferrets are a domesticated strain of...

Temperament: placid Cost: $25 plus Lifespan: 20 years Recommended for: kids of all ages Maintenance: medium In the past few years wildlife authorities have relaxed regulations to allow certain frogs to be kept as pets, provided licences or permits...

Breed: Cavy (Guinea Pig)Temperament: quiet and manageableCost: $5-$45Lifespan: up to 11 years, average 4-5 yearsMaintenance: mediumRecommended for: families, small residences HistoryVery little is known about the domestic origins of...

Guinea pigs (also known as cavies) are normally divided into three coat types: Smooth-haired - The short coats are the easiest to look after. There is a range of colours, markings, patterns or crests. Long-haired - The long silky hair...

Guinea Pigs Breed: Guinea Pig (Cavy)Temperament: quiet and manageableCost: $10-$45Lifespan: up to 11 years, average 4-5 years ...

Guppies can be purchased from good aquarium and pet shops throughout Australia.