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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. I have a wife and two children and love taking them to the zoo to see all the animals. I grew up with dogs and fish and now have two dogs and two cats. I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

Betta fish are one of the most entertaining starter pets to own in an aquarium. They’re colorful, extremely active, and have unique and complex personalities. However, bettas need plenty of space and certain conditions to thrive. Aquarists often keep the bettas in small tanks, which subjects them to immense stress and has detrimental effects on …

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Hedgehogs are fantastic, hypoallergenic, low-maintenance, quirky, exotic pets that you can add to your home. Hedgies can be a great addition to your home for a multitude of reasons, from their lack of need for specialized equipment, to their hypoallergenic nature (no sneezing here!), to their fun personalities, and everything in between. Hedgehogs are all …

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Hedgehogs are a favorite creature of many people, which makes sense considering they are quite unique animals with the numerous tiny spikes that cover their bodies. Some people even keep these cuties as pets, which is perhaps the case for you. This article will provide you with some information about hedgehogs, including whether they have …

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Axolotls aren’t your everyday pet, and they’re surely one of the most unique. These creatures are salamanders that never managed to go beyond the juvenile stage. Unlike most creatures, they don’t change their shape from birth until adulthood. Instead, they just get bigger! One of the questions that’s on a lot of people’s mind is …

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Hedgehogs are tiny creatures, and there is a lot that scares them. They are not like dogs and cats, that have lived alongside humans for centuries and are habituated to us. It is very common for hedgehogs to ball up and hiss at you when you approach them – do not take it personally! Calming …

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When looking at pictures of hedgehogs, it is difficult to believe that these spiky little creatures survive in the wild against all of Mother Nature’s whims; but survive they do! They are well adapted to their locations, competing with the other species in a hostile world. But how do hedgehogs protect themselves from predators and …

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Pet rats have some of the weirdest, unexpected habits. They gnaw everything, brux their teeth, and boggle their eyes. They’re always grooming and they aren’t shy to be vocal about their demands. If you’re new to raising rats, you might find your pets squeaking loudly whenever you touch them. We’ve all been there and we’ve …

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