Cats, dogs, and hamsters have to be some of the most popular pet animals you can keep. Yes, their popularity exists for a good reason – they’re just so lovable and fun, and everything an animal lover looks for in a pet. But what if we told you there are even cooler exotic animals that can be just as fun, if not more? From monkeys that are literally the size of your finger to owls you can fit inside your palm, here are some amazing exotic animals you can own as pets! Let’s have a look.
Marine animals might not be your idea of the best pets out there, but one look at this adorable little seahorse and you’ll probably change your mind real fast! Dwarf seahorses are one of a kind, and if you’re looking for an exotic pet that is not only fun to keep but will also impress all your friends, it is definitely worth checking out. Okay, they may be a little more work than your average fish, but the effort is so worth it.
At only about 1 to 1.5 inches long as full-size mature adults, these creatures are certainly very small. In fact, as the name suggests, it’s their most distinctive feature. They do need high water quality to thrive, though, so keep in mind that you’ll have to arrange for 25 to 50% water changes every week!
Fennec Fox
When someone mentions a fox, you don’t really think of a cute, agreeable animal you can consider keeping as a pet, do you? That’s because you haven’t met the Fennec fox yet! This particular species of fox is native to the deserts of North Africa, and it is so unlike other foxes that some even question if it is one in the first place! Right off the bat, you can tell the most distinctive feature that sets a Fennec fox apart from other animals: its unusually enormous ears!
The primary purpose of these ears is to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey, but hey, it also adds to the creature’s overall cuteness and charm. The fennec is the smallest species of foxes and if you’re into exotic pets that most people aren’t used to seeing every other day, this animal is definitely worth your attention.
