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Do you have an old terrarium lying around? Do you have a child whose pockets are full of slaters and ladybirds? Maybe it’s time to put them together and get into some serious insect collecting. Insects are low-maintenance pets, cheap, quiet, and just a bit...
Hungarian Puli Breed: Hungarian Puli Temperament: active nature with a strong guarding instinct Lifespan: 12-15 years Maintenance: medium to high Recommended for: active families with time to groom History The Puli’s forefathers were likely to have originated in...
This large black cockatoo (also known as the Short-billed White-tailed Black Cockatoo) has white tail panels, white cheek patches and a short bill. It is native to the far south-western corner of Western Australia where large scale clearing for wheat production has...
Breed: Caspian Horse Temperament: gentle and easy to train Cost: $500-$20,000 Maintenance: medium Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: young riders The Caspian Horse is thought to be one of the most ancient of all domesticated horse breeds, rediscovered in 1965 in...
Fjord Horses Breed: Norwegian Fjord horse Temperament: placid, gentle Cost: $2000-$5000+ Lifespan: 30 years Recommended for: families, children Maintenance: low Curiosity may well be assigned to cats but the Fjord horse appears to have received a good dose! The...
Shire Horse Breed: Shire Horse Temperament: docile Cost: $5000-$8000 Lifespan: 20 years+ Recommended for: hobby farmers, enthusiasts History: The exact history of the Shire horse is sketchy. Names associated with the breed include the Great Horse, English War Horse,...
Breed: Whippet Temperament: Affectionate, timid Lifespan: 12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: families If you want a dog that’s big, strong and macho – stop reading! But if you are a gentle person that wants a dog that is totally safe with the kids...
Frogs Temperament: placid Cost: $80-100 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 in Australia, provided licences or...
Breed: Miniature Hereford Temperament: docile Cost: breeders $2000-$15,000, steers $200-$600 Recommended for: hobby farmers, small acreages What meat-eater could resist a juicy T-bone? But what if you’ve been told to eat less red meat – half a T-bone just...
Keeping Lizards and Snakes Breed: Lizard species Temperament: skittish, calmer with handling Costs: dragon types from $100, goannas from $1,000 Lifespan: 15 years+ Maintenance: high Recommended for: enthusiasts Did you know there are probably more people owning...