Pet animals

Domesticated animals Species and subspecies Wild ancestor Date Location of origin Purposes Image Degree and type of domestication Extent in the wild vs. captivity Canis familiaris) Extinct Canis lupus ssp.) meat, leather, Tame (with exceptions), Domestic and 1c Carnivora Capra hircus) Capra aegagrus aegagrus) 10,000 BCE milk, meat, fiber, skin, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, clearing land, show, pets Slight physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in the wild, feral populations common 1b Bovidae Sus domesticus) Sus scrofa libycus), Sus scrofa moupinensis) 9000 BCE meat, leather, tusks, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, truffle harvesting, weed control, research, show, pets Some physical changes Common in the wild, much more common in captivity, feral populations common in some areas 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae Ovis aries) Ovis gmelini gmelini) 9000 BCE to 8500 BCE meat, milk, fiber, leather, hides, pelts, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, research, ornamental, show, pets Some physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in the wild 1b Bovidae Bos taurus) Bos primigenius primigenius)† 8000 BCE meat, milk, leather, hides, fiber, horns, vellum, blood, dung, working, plowing, guarding, fighting, racing, draft, mount, soil fertilization, lawn mowing, weed control, worship, show, pets Some physical changes Very common in captivity, wild relatives extinct, feral populations...

Key Points: • You probably expected dogs and cats to be on the list, but snakes and lizards make surprisingly great pets. • Many small pets like hamsters are nocturnal, making them a bad choice for young children. • Some pets have complicated habitat requirements and should be carefully considered before purchase. There are many benefits to owning pets. Whether you hope to teach your children responsibility, are looking for companionship, anxiety relief, or seeking out a new hobby, owning a pet is remarkably rewarding. While there are many different types of animals you can choose when searching for your perfect pet, the 10 best animals to keep as pets listed below are some of the most popular and are a great place to start your search. Here are the best pets to have: 45,907 People Couldn't Ace This Quiz Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Pet Animals Quiz #10: Snakes Snakes rely fully on external heat or light sources. ©iStock.com/Vagengeym_Elena While Snakes are quiet, clean, and low-maintenance. Because they do not defecate daily, their enclosures are easy to keep clean. Someone who travels for work may find that a snake is the perfect low-maintenance companion for their home. Like other Depending on the species, your scaly friend’s favorite foods may include, amphibians, earthworms, eggs, fish, gerbils, mice, rats, or slugs. The most important consideration when putting together an enclosure for your #9: Lizards Some lizard species can go their entire life wi...

San Francisco International Airport Life in a forever home revealed that Duke had a surprisingly mild manner and calming nature. Duke's family decided to have the feline trained and certified as a therapy animal by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which certifies participating animals through their Animal Assisted Therapy Program.

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Dr. Nelva Bryant, DVM, is a highly accomplished veterinarian with three decades of professional experience in animal welfare, public health, and zoonotic diseases. She has worked with airlines and the Centers for Disease Control to improve pet travel through veterinary oversight. Dr. Bryant is a Veterinary Review Board Member for The Spruce Pets. Emily Estep is a biologist and fact checker focused on environmental sciences. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Science in Plant Biology from Ohio University. Emily has been a proofreader and editor at a variety of online media outlets over the past decade and has reviewed more than 200 articles for The Spruce Pets for factual accuracy. Photography by Peter A. Kemmer / Getty Images Rats are friendly, quiet, and intelligent animals. Their small size and relatively easy care make them perfect for smaller homes. Their cage needs are not too demanding: about 2 cubic feet per rat. They tend to be easily tamed and often like to hang out on people's shoulders or laps. Rats will likely sleep most of the day if you leave the house. They are most active at night but will wake for interaction during the day. Length: 9 to 11 inches, plus a tail of 7 to 9 inches Weight: Up to 2 pounds Physical Characteristics: Slender bodied with a pointed head, large eyes, and prominent, thinly furred ears; colors variations include brown, black, tan, gray, white, Siamese, blue, silver black, silver fawn, lilac, cinnamon, black-ey...

Key Points: • You probably expected dogs and cats to be on the list, but snakes and lizards make surprisingly great pets. • Many small pets like hamsters are nocturnal, making them a bad choice for young children. • Some pets have complicated habitat requirements and should be carefully considered before purchase. There are many benefits to owning pets. Whether you hope to teach your children responsibility, are looking for companionship, anxiety relief, or seeking out a new hobby, owning a pet is remarkably rewarding. While there are many different types of animals you can choose when searching for your perfect pet, the 10 best animals to keep as pets listed below are some of the most popular and are a great place to start your search. Here are the best pets to have: 45,907 People Couldn't Ace This Quiz Think You Can? Take Our Brand New A-Z-Animals Pet Animals Quiz #10: Snakes Snakes rely fully on external heat or light sources. ©iStock.com/Vagengeym_Elena While Snakes are quiet, clean, and low-maintenance. Because they do not defecate daily, their enclosures are easy to keep clean. Someone who travels for work may find that a snake is the perfect low-maintenance companion for their home. Like other Depending on the species, your scaly friend’s favorite foods may include, amphibians, earthworms, eggs, fish, gerbils, mice, rats, or slugs. The most important consideration when putting together an enclosure for your #9: Lizards Some lizard species can go their entire life wi...

Domesticated animals Species and subspecies Wild ancestor Date Location of origin Purposes Image Degree and type of domestication Extent in the wild vs. captivity Canis familiaris) Extinct Canis lupus ssp.) meat, leather, Tame (with exceptions), Domestic and 1c Carnivora Capra hircus) Capra aegagrus aegagrus) 10,000 BCE milk, meat, fiber, skin, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, clearing land, show, pets Slight physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in the wild, feral populations common 1b Bovidae Sus domesticus) Sus scrofa libycus), Sus scrofa moupinensis) 9000 BCE meat, leather, tusks, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, truffle harvesting, weed control, research, show, pets Some physical changes Common in the wild, much more common in captivity, feral populations common in some areas 1a Artiodactyla except Bovidae Ovis aries) Ovis gmelini gmelini) 9000 BCE to 8500 BCE meat, milk, fiber, leather, hides, pelts, horns, vellum, manure, guarding, fighting, racing, lawn mowing, weed control, research, ornamental, show, pets Some physical changes Common in captivity, threatened in the wild 1b Bovidae Bos taurus) Bos primigenius primigenius)† 8000 BCE meat, milk, leather, hides, fiber, horns, vellum, blood, dung, working, plowing, guarding, fighting, racing, draft, mount, soil fertilization, lawn mowing, weed control, worship, show, pets Some physical changes Very common in captivity, wild relatives extinct, feral populations...

Arts and entertainment • Personal Electronic Thing, part of the player-computer persona communications system in the • Mega Man), a handheld device used in the Mega Man Battle Network video games • Pet (album), an album by Fur Patrol • Pet (film), a 2016 American/Spanish psychological thriller • Pet (manga), a manga series by Ranjō Miyake • Pet (novel), a 2019 young adult speculative fiction novel by Nigerian author Akwaeke Emezi Languages • العربية • Català • Cebuano • Čeština • Dansk • Deutsch • Eesti • Español • Esperanto • Euskara • فارسی • Français • Frysk • 한국어 • Bahasa Indonesia • Italiano • Nederlands • 日本語 • Norsk bokmål • Polski • Português • Română • Русский • Slovenčina • Slovenščina • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Svenska • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 中文

Dr. Nelva Bryant, DVM, is a highly accomplished veterinarian with three decades of professional experience in animal welfare, public health, and zoonotic diseases. She has worked with airlines and the Centers for Disease Control to improve pet travel through veterinary oversight. Dr. Bryant is a Veterinary Review Board Member for The Spruce Pets. Emily Estep is a biologist and fact checker focused on environmental sciences. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Science in Plant Biology from Ohio University. Emily has been a proofreader and editor at a variety of online media outlets over the past decade and has reviewed more than 200 articles for The Spruce Pets for factual accuracy. Photography by Peter A. Kemmer / Getty Images Rats are friendly, quiet, and intelligent animals. Their small size and relatively easy care make them perfect for smaller homes. Their cage needs are not too demanding: about 2 cubic feet per rat. They tend to be easily tamed and often like to hang out on people's shoulders or laps. Rats will likely sleep most of the day if you leave the house. They are most active at night but will wake for interaction during the day. Length: 9 to 11 inches, plus a tail of 7 to 9 inches Weight: Up to 2 pounds Physical Characteristics: Slender bodied with a pointed head, large eyes, and prominent, thinly furred ears; colors variations include brown, black, tan, gray, white, Siamese, blue, silver black, silver fawn, lilac, cinnamon, black-ey...

San Francisco International Airport Life in a forever home revealed that Duke had a surprisingly mild manner and calming nature. Duke's family decided to have the feline trained and certified as a therapy animal by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which certifies participating animals through their Animal Assisted Therapy Program.