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  • Please Can He Come In?

    Please Can He Come In? Science reporter Graeme Quirk says that you can reduce your heating bill simply by letting... read more
  • Spur-winged Plovers

      Spur-winged Plovers We visited the grounds of Sydney University, where a pair of Spur-winged plovers is nesting. The parents... read more
  • Australian Stock Horses

    Breed: Australian Stock Horse Temperament: quiet, intelligent, easy to train Cost: $2000+ Lifespan: 20-30 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: anyone... read more
  • Ferrets

    Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children Often... read more
  • Mice

    Mice Breed: Mouse Temperament: Curious Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: 2-3 years Cost: $2-$20 Recommended for: 5 years+ Background Although the wide... read more
  • Suffolk Sheep

    Suffolk Sheep Breed: Suffolk SheepTemperament: quietMaintenance: mediumCost: from $100-$200 (ewes); $300-500 (flock rams); $1000-$10,000 (stud rams)Lifespan: 10-14 yearsRecommended for: hobby... read more
  • Swedish Vallhund

    Breed: Swedish Vallhund Temperament: active, easy to please Maintenance: low – medium Lifespan: up to 15 years Recommended for: families,... read more
  • Fancy Goldfish

      Fancy Goldfish  Goldfish are very popular as pets because they are attractive, cheap to buy and fairly easy to... read more
  • Cichlids and Aquariums

    If you are too busy to walk a dog or care for a cat but would still like a pet,... read more
  • Shih Tzu

      Shih Tzu Breed: Shih Tzu (pronounced sheed zoo) Temperament: devoted, spirited Maintenance: high Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: older... read more
  • Thai Ridgeback

    Thai Ridgeback Breed: Thai RidgebackTemperament: independent, shy, cringingMaintenance: lowCost: not available in AustraliaRecommended for: not recommended History and genetic development... read more
  • Scorpions

    Breed: Australian Scorpions Temperament: varies according to species Cost: $40-$70 (around $140+ for full set-up) Lifespan: 2+ years Recommended for:... read more