Unique Exotic Animal Breeds Around the World
EXOTIC BREEDS
ANGORA RABBIT
Variety of domestic
rabbit bred for its long,
soft hair
Bred largely for their
long wool, which is
removed by shearing,
combing or plucking.
Four breeds: English,
French, Giant, Satin.
BALL
PYTHON
Relatively small and
docile specie of snake
When frightened, they
coil around their head
and into a ball
Both male and females
have anal spurs which
look like small claws
on either side of the
vent
Camouflaged design in
browns and tans
BURMESE
PYTHON
Beautifully patterned skin,
rapid growth rate and
generally docile
disposition, best known as
the large snake of choice
among reptile owners
Have stretchy ligaments
that allow them to swallow
all their food whole
Poor eyesight and stalk
prey using chemical
receptors in their tongues
and heat sensors in their
jaws
CALIFORNIA
RABBIT
Medium sized rabbit breed
that was specifically developed
for meat and fur production.
Breed was developed by
crossing Himalayan, Standard
Chinchilla and New Zealand
white rabbits
Second most popular meat
producing rabbit breed
Body is plump but fine-boned,
giving it a high me to bone
ratio
CHINCHILLA
Largely nocturnal so they
will be active at night
Prefer a consistent routine
for handling feeding times
and may be stressed out by
changes in their routine
Require a lot if roughage
Body length is about 10-14
inches and tail is another 5-6
inches
CHINESE DWARF
HAMSTER
Only dwarf hamster with a
tail, so it is often mistaken as a
mouse
Very slender, as adults they
grow no longer than 4 inches
Their hairs are banded with
both light and dark colors.
They have a black line that
runs along their spine and
ivory bellies. Other color is a
white coat with patches or
spots of color.
COLUMBIAN RED-TAIL BOA
Will grow between 6-9 feet,
but can reach 12 feet
Males smaller than females
Robust with triangular head
separated from the body by
a thin neck
Coloring is a pattern of
elongated, saddle like, pale
gray patches on a
background of rich chocolate
to almost chestnut brown
COCKATIEL
One of the most popular pet
birds in the US
Broad, powdery feathers; head
crest which can be raised and
lowered; wide variety of colors;
normal is gray with a yellow
head and orange cheek patches;
the yellow and orange head of
the male is much brighter than
the females, and the underside
of the female’s tail is barred.
COCKATOO
Mostly have a single color
plumage, either white or dark
They have erectile crests, which
is a mobile crest of feathers
Their beaks are enormously
powerful and they can easily
demolish objects
COMMON SNAPPING
TURTLE
Have a large head with
a hooked jaw
Colors are usually dull
brown to black
They have webbed feet
with long claws and a
very long tail
DESERT HORNED LIZARD
Have horns that are
longer than wide at
the base
Have one row of
fringe on the sides
Characterized by the
horns on their heads
and spiny bodies
ENGLISH LOP RABBIT
Characterized by their
long ears that drag to
the ground and their
mandolin shaped body
Large variety of colors
Have fly back fur
FERRET
Small, furry mammals
whose average size ranges
from 1 to 5 pounds at
maturity
All ferrets are white at
birth and then they start
to get their adult color at
3 weeks
Two most common colors
are sable and white
GERBIL
Small rodent, similar in
many ways to the
mouse and the
hamster
Have a long tail which
they are able to shed
should the tail get
trapped
Have sharp claws
Colors are brown,
grey, white, black and
tan
GREEN TREE FROG
Grass green colored, usually
with a creamy colored line
running from the jaw along
the flanks
Reach an average size of 2
inches
Males are usually smaller than
females and have yellow to
greenish-yellow throats
GUINEA PIG
Tail-less rodents
Hair comes in a wide
range of colors and
the hair may be long,
short or curly
Very good sense of
smell and sensitive
hearing
HEDGEHOG
Named because of its
peculiar foraging
methods
They root through
hedges and other
undergrowth in search
of small creatures
Have a coat of stiff,
sharp spines
HONDURAN MILK SNAKE
One of the most rapidly
expanding species of
snakes today
Colors ranging from
brilliant oranges and
reds to black and gray or
pure white
Reach anywhere from 3
to 5 feet
IGUANA
Largest lizard in the
Americas
Stout build gives them a
clumsy look, but they are
fast and agile on land
Strong jaws and razor-sharp
teeth and sharp tails which
make up half their body
length. They can also detach
their tails and grow a new
one.
LONG HAIR TEDDY BEAR
HAMSTER
Both male and female
have a long, soft coat
of fur that is
characteristic of their
variety
Often known as the
Syrian hamster, golden
hamster or the fancy
hamster
LOVEBIRD
Strong, monogamous pair
bonding
Several color mutations for the
pet trade, but wild type
lovebirds are mostly green
except for the upper body
which can be a variety of colors
Among the smallest parrots in
the world, ranging in size from
13-17 cm in length
MATA MATA
Looks like debris found at
the bottom of a vernal
pool, such as leaves
Contains brown, red and
black coloration
Wide head and pointy
nose
Neck has a rigid texture
to help camouflage
NEW ZEALAND RABBIT
Epitome of a meat producing
breed- firm, meaty, full depth
and breadth of hindquarters
and slightly less so in the
shoulders
Several colors including red,
black and white
Carry their ears evenly. They
should have round tips and
should be quite furry
PARAKEET
One of the most popular
household pets
Wavy feathers and black
markings on their wings and
head
Most common colors are
yellow and green, but there
are also multi-colored
parakeets and albino parakeets
however these are genetic
mutations
PRAIRIE DOG
Look like large squirrels
Head and body is 12-15
inches long and tail is 3-4
inches long.
There are 5 different
prairie dog species
Herbivore with a life span
of 3-4 years in the wild
RED EAR SLIDER
Medium to large size
turtle
Oval body form, mildly
domed on top and
bottom, blunt head with
peripherally-placed eyes
and a blunt snout, feet
with webbed toes and
small tail.
SAVANNAH MONITOR
Adults range from 2.5-3.5
feet in total length
Thick, bulky build, making
them seem larger than they
actually are
A lot of small scales in the
cranial region. The body
varies from shades of grey
to brown and has yellow
and brown rings on the tail
SCARLET MACAW PARROT
One of the most
beautiful members of
the parrot family and
one of the largest
For adults is red, blue
and yellow with a
touch of green on the
tips of some feathers
SOUTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL
More of a gliding animal than a
flying one
Glides by extending skin flaps
located on both sides of its
body
Soft, gray-brown fur on the
back and sides, with white
underparts, a flattened tail and
large, dark eyes for night
vision.
SUGAR
GLIDER
Marsupial like a kangaroo and
wombat
Gliding membranes of a sugar
glider are located from his
wrist to his ankles and open
up like a parachute
Large black eyes, a pointed
nose, and pointed ears that
are large in comparison to
their head. Fur is short, very
soft and usually brown or gray
with a white to off-white belly
YELLOW CANARY
Specifically bred for its
color
Plumage is very bright
Average life span for
females is 5-6 years
and males up to 10
years
Explore a diverse range of exotic animal breeds, from the Angora Rabbit prized for its long wool to the docile Ball Python and stunning Burmese Python. Learn about the California Rabbit bred for meat, the nocturnal Chinchilla, and the Chinese Dwarf Hamster with a distinctive tail. Discover fascinating facts about each breed and their unique characteristics in the world of animal enthusiasts.
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ANGORA RABBIT Variety of domestic rabbit bred for its long, soft hair Bred largely for their long wool, which is removed by shearing, combing or plucking. Four breeds: English, French, Giant, Satin.
Relatively small and docile specie of snake When frightened, they coil around their head and into a ball Both male and females have anal spurs which look like small claws on either side of the vent Camouflaged design in browns and tans BALL PYTHON
BURMESE PYTHON Beautifully patterned skin, rapid growth rate and generally docile disposition, best known as the large snake of choice among reptile owners Have stretchy ligaments that allow them to swallow all their food whole Poor eyesight and stalk prey using chemical receptors in their tongues and heat sensors in their jaws
CALIFORNIA RABBIT Medium sized rabbit breed that was specifically developed for meat and fur production. Breed was developed by crossing Himalayan, Standard Chinchilla and New Zealand white rabbits Second most popular meat producing rabbit breed Body is plump but fine-boned, giving it a high me to bone ratio
CHINCHILLA Largely nocturnal so they will be active at night Prefer a consistent routine for handling feeding times and may be stressed out by changes in their routine Require a lot if roughage Body length is about 10-14 inches and tail is another 5-6 inches
CHINESE DWARF HAMSTER Only dwarf hamster with a tail, so it is often mistaken as a mouse Very slender, as adults they grow no longer than 4 inches Their hairs are banded with both light and dark colors. They have a black line that runs along their spine and ivory bellies. Other color is a white coat with patches or spots of color.
COLUMBIAN RED-TAIL BOA Will grow between 6-9 feet, but can reach 12 feet Males smaller than females Robust with triangular head separated from the body by a thin neck Coloring is a pattern of elongated, saddle like, pale gray patches on a background of rich chocolate to almost chestnut brown
COCKATIEL One of the most popular pet birds in the US Broad, powdery feathers; head crest which can be raised and lowered; wide variety of colors; normal is gray with a yellow head and orange cheek patches; the yellow and orange head of the male is much brighter than the females, and the underside of the female s tail is barred.
COCKATOO Mostly have a single color plumage, either white or dark They have erectile crests, which is a mobile crest of feathers Their beaks are enormously powerful and they can easily demolish objects
COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE Have a large head with a hooked jaw Colors are usually dull brown to black They have webbed feet with long claws and a very long tail
DESERT HORNED LIZARD Have horns that are longer than wide at the base Have one row of fringe on the sides Characterized by the horns on their heads and spiny bodies
ENGLISH LOP RABBIT Characterized by their long ears that drag to the ground and their mandolin shaped body Large variety of colors Have fly back fur
FERRET Small, furry mammals whose average size ranges from 1 to 5 pounds at maturity All ferrets are white at birth and then they start to get their adult color at 3 weeks Two most common colors are sable and white
Small rodent, similar in many ways to the mouse and the hamster Have a long tail which they are able to shed should the tail get trapped Have sharp claws Colors are brown, grey, white, black and tan GERBIL
GREEN TREE FROG Grass green colored, usually with a creamy colored line running from the jaw along the flanks Reach an average size of 2 inches Males are usually smaller than females and have yellow to greenish-yellow throats
GUINEA PIG Tail-less rodents Hair comes in a wide range of colors and the hair may be long, short or curly Very good sense of smell and sensitive hearing
HEDGEHOG Named because of its peculiar foraging methods They root through hedges and other undergrowth in search of small creatures Have a coat of stiff, sharp spines
HONDURAN MILK SNAKE One of the most rapidly expanding species of snakes today Colors ranging from brilliant oranges and reds to black and gray or pure white Reach anywhere from 3 to 5 feet
IGUANA Largest lizard in the Americas Stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land Strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails which make up half their body length. They can also detach their tails and grow a new one.
LONG HAIR TEDDY BEAR HAMSTER Both male and female have a long, soft coat of fur that is characteristic of their variety Often known as the Syrian hamster, golden hamster or the fancy hamster
LOVEBIRD Strong, monogamous pair bonding Several color mutations for the pet trade, but wild type lovebirds are mostly green except for the upper body which can be a variety of colors Among the smallest parrots in the world, ranging in size from 13-17 cm in length
MATA MATA Looks like debris found at the bottom of a vernal pool, such as leaves Contains brown, red and black coloration Wide head and pointy nose Neck has a rigid texture to help camouflage
NEW ZEALAND RABBIT Epitome of a meat producing breed- firm, meaty, full depth and breadth of hindquarters and slightly less so in the shoulders Several colors including red, black and white Carry their ears evenly. They should have round tips and should be quite furry
PARAKEET One of the most popular household pets Wavy feathers and black markings on their wings and head Most common colors are yellow and green, but there are also multi-colored parakeets and albino parakeets however these are genetic mutations
PRAIRIE DOG Look like large squirrels Head and body is 12-15 inches long and tail is 3-4 inches long. There are 5 different prairie dog species Herbivore with a life span of 3-4 years in the wild
RED EAR SLIDER Medium to large size turtle Oval body form, mildly domed on top and bottom, blunt head with peripherally-placed eyes and a blunt snout, feet with webbed toes and small tail.
SAVANNAH MONITOR Adults range from 2.5-3.5 feet in total length Thick, bulky build, making them seem larger than they actually are A lot of small scales in the cranial region. The body varies from shades of grey to brown and has yellow and brown rings on the tail
SCARLET MACAW PARROT One of the most beautiful members of the parrot family and one of the largest For adults is red, blue and yellow with a touch of green on the tips of some feathers
SOUTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL More of a gliding animal than a flying one Glides by extending skin flaps located on both sides of its body Soft, gray-brown fur on the back and sides, with white underparts, a flattened tail and large, dark eyes for night vision.
SUGAR GLIDER Marsupial like a kangaroo and wombat Gliding membranes of a sugar glider are located from his wrist to his ankles and open up like a parachute Large black eyes, a pointed nose, and pointed ears that are large in comparison to their head. Fur is short, very soft and usually brown or gray with a white to off-white belly
YELLOW CANARY Specifically bred for its color Plumage is very bright Average life span for females is 5-6 years and males up to 10 years
