The axolotl commonly goes by the names Mexican walking fish or Mexican salamander, despite not being a fish (it’s an amphibian) and being highly unusual from other salamanders. This is because axolotls are neotenic, meaning that they remain in their larval stage their entire lives, never losings the
There are several species of hamsters commonly kept as pets today. This article discusses some of the popular types of pet hamsters on the market and their care specifications.
Did you know that there are some foods you should never feed to guinea pigs? While their diet is pretty simple, there are certain things you need to be aware of in order to keep your guinea pigs healthy. Find out which foods are OK to give to them.
Fish possess more cognitive capabilities than is commonly believed. Let's explore a fish's capacity for problem-solving, memory, and learning.
The rummy nose tetra is a small but beautiful fish that hasn't yet receive the popularity it deserves. It's very colorful, and it's care is similar to the neon and cardinal tetra's. Being a bite-sized meal for many fish means that it can only be...
Learn how to care for your neon and cardinal tetras.
This article discusses four popular species of aquatic snails that can be housed alongside fish in freshwater aquariums.
Hermit crabs are adorable and entertaining low-maintenance animals that make good pets when properly cared for. However, to keep your hermies happy and healthy, you must provide them with a balanced diet. Here is some basic information you need to...
Even in America, thousands of animals are abused in some form everyday. Animal fighting has been around for hundreds, even thousands, of years, and although it is illegal in the U. S., it still persists in rings and streets throughout the nation....
Often overlooked as a choice in the aquarium, white cloud mountain minnows are very lively, enjoyable pets to keep. Learn how to care for them, from temperature to feeding to tank mates.
A glass bowl or a vase is not a healthy home for your fish. Here's why.
Which type of substrate should you choose for your land hermit crabs? When setting up your crabitat, it is important to select the right kind and amount of substrate for your tank.
While real live plants might increase the water quality of your fish tank or aquarium, fake plants might be the better option (for you) for various reasons, one being that they definitely don't decay.
Shells that are too small or too large are uncomfortable for hermit crabs, and painted shells are bad for their health. Here's how to choose the best shells for your crabs.
Did you know that the Siamese fighting fish, more commonly known as the betta fish, is one of the most popular aquarium fish kept today? Find out how to properly care for your betta so they don't die prematurely.
Extra care should be given to a molting hermit crab. Here are three options for isolating your crab when the time comes, along with info on how long molting takes and how often it happens.
View descriptions and pictures of different species of land hermit crabs that you're likely to find in pet stores around the United States.
Do you already own an African dwarf frog (or in the market for one)? Here is a basic guide on how to properly care for and maintain them.