8 Pets You Don't Want to Bring Home

Turtles, and tigers, and kinkajous, oh my! Find out which animals should go back to where they came from — the wild.

There are dog people. There are cat people. And then there is another breed of pet owner entirely — exotic-pet people.

Under the right circumstances (and with the right kind of animal), owning an exotic pet might be okay — but more often than not it’s bad for the animal, not to mention downright dangerous and unhealthy for the human. “Just because a certain animal is sold as a pet does not mean it should be,” says Gene Pavlovsky, DVM, chief of staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Champaign, Ill.

Here are eight types of pets you shouldn’t get.

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The living dead: Wood frogs across Alaska will soon be frozen solid

Their bodies cooling with the October air, wood frogs are now snug in leafy blankets all over Alaska.

Down there inside those thumb-size frogs, even smaller creatures are hitching a ride. These tiny parasites have the power to make frogs develop up to a dozen extra legs, or no legs at all.

Don Larson just defended his University of Alaska Ph.D. thesis on the fate of wood frogs that are at this moment becoming camouflage ice cubes. While taking a course in physiology of northern creatures, he became fascinated with the parasites attached to some wood frogs. How could a creature that leeches off another organism endure that animal freezing solid?

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Four fascinating ways animals survive the winter

There are a lot of things humans can do to make the colder months more comfortable, thanks to technology. But wild animals don't have access to boots, or scarves, or fireplaces to keep them cozy at night.

They have, however, evolved fascinating characteristics that allow them to get through the harsh winter months -- when food is scarce and the temperatures are frigid.

Here are four fascinating tricks animals use to survive the winter.

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10 Best Small Rodents to Keep as Pets

There is a range of small rodents commonly kept as pets. Some are fairly easy to tame and enjoy human interaction while others are more timid. Several tend to be more active at night, which might not fit with some people's lifestyles. Still, they are fairly low-maintenance pets if you provide them with the appropriate housing, exercise, and diet. If you're looking for a small, furry companion, here are 10 of the best small rodents to choose from.

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The 15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds (That Are Worth Every Penny)

Owning pets isn’t cheap. Cats will cost you roughly $630 per year, according to the ASPCA. Two cats? Twice the money (roughly). Bigger cats? Bigger bills. The first year of cat ownership will usually cost more than the average, too, depending on how fancy you get with food and gear, and whether you have to pay for spay/neuter surgery or vaccinations. On top of these routine annual costs, some cat breeds require you to dig very deeply into your pockets, just to take them home. We’re talking thousands of dollars for the world’s most expensive cat breeds! Intrigued? Keep reading.

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Cat Rooms Are 2022's Biggest Pet Trend—Here's How to Make One

 

Welcome to 2022, where cats rule and humans are drooling over this year’s biggest pet trend: cat rooms. Our feline roommates have always comfortably laid claim to certain spots around the house. The only difference is, now we’re embracing their behavior as a design challenge. Cat rooms are exactly what they sound like— rooms dedicated entirely (or almost entirely) to our cats. Anyone who walks into one should know immediately a cat lives there—and the cat loves it. Still curious? Here’s everything you need to know about cat rooms and how to make one.

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Puppy Bowl 2022: Start time, Live Stream, TV Channel, Kitty Halftime

The Puppy Bowl in 2022 is projected to be the cutest ever. It’s time to talk about Puppy Bowl XVIII. The season finale will take place on February 13 at 11 a.m. PST and 2 p.m. ET, only a few hours before the Super Bowl.

Aside from the commercials, food, and touchdown dances, there are plenty more things to enjoy during the game. With that in mind, why not start with something cute? Each team will be identifiable on the field by the use of a specific color scheme. We also do not require you to bring your pet.

This year’s Puppy Bowl will feature performances by Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. The event was billed as the Ultimate Dogfight when Snoop Dogg and Stewart presented it. They will be coaches this year. As a consequence, they’ll be in charge of teaching and motivating their puppies to succeed.

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Scientists were able to regrow frog legs. Will it pave the way for human regeneration?

A team of scientists at Tufts University and Harvard University "have brought us a step closer to the goal of regenerative medicine" by using a drug cocktail to regrow a frog's amputated legs. 

Only a few animals in the world are able to regrow some limbs: salamanders, lizards and crabs. They do it through blastema cells, when a mass formation of stem cells occurs at the end of stump almost immediately after the limb is lost, so the regrowth process can begin.

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