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Breed: Cavy (Guinea Pig) Temperament: quiet and manageable Cost: $5-$45 Lifespan: up to 11 years, average 4-5 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: first time pet owners, small residences Cavies are a great way to introduce new pet owners to the...
Breed: Standardbred Horse Temperament: calm, resilient Cost: often free, although average $300 Lifespan: 25 years Maintenance: high Recommended for: experienced horse people History: Standardbreds are to trotting what Thoroughbreds are to galloping. The breed...
No matter how cute and how cuddly your cat might seem, there’s always a little tiger lurking inside, waiting to get out and scratch your furniture. The solution to the problem is a scratching post. In the stores they cost about $50. Dr Chris Brown showed how you can...
‘Burke’s Backyard’, in conjunction with the RSPCA, completed an Australia-wide (all mainland states but not Tasmania) research project to compare the number of dogs of each breed surrendered to the RSPCA in 2003, with the 2003 registrations of births for that breed....
Breed: tropical fish Temperament: varies from passive to aggressive Cost: $1-$1000 (per fish) Lifespan: 6 months to 15 years Maintenance: very high Recommended for: experienced and dedicated aquarists There are hundreds of species of tropical fish to choose from. Tank...
Breed: Newfoundland Temperament: placid, affectionate and eager to please Cost: from $1000 Lifespan: 10-12 years Maintenance: high Recommended for: large families, cool-temperate climates One of the heaviest and most loving dog breeds in the world, the...
Nutrition Scientist, Joanna MacMillan-Price, recommended building some activity into your life every day. That way you’ll soon be much more active and get all of the health benefits with little effort. Health benefits of exercise Increases circulation Reduces...
Recent research in the United Kingdom, United States of America and Australia shows that gardens are critically important for the survival of native species of birds. Don pointed out that only about 6% of Australia is in national parks, most of the rest is in private...
Breed: Australian Scorpions Temperament: varies according to species Cost: $40-$70 each, $150-$200 set up Lifespan: 2-4 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: over 18s, insect enthusiasts It’s not well known that there are many native species of scorpion in...
Breed: Wiltshire Poll Sheep Temperament: docile Cost: $200 (pet) $600 (breeding) Lifespan: 10 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: semi-rural settings History: The Wiltshire Poll (Wiltipoll) is a little out of the ordinary. Wiltshire’s are wool-shedding...