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Burmese
A compact, muscular cat with a glossy short coat in rich sable and other colours, and large expressive golden …
Briard
A French herding and guarding dog with a rugged double coat, a goat-like beard, and a loyal, courageous nature…
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
The most abundant sea turtle, famed for large arribada mass-nesting events involving thousands of females on I…
North Island Brown Kiwi
A small flightless nocturnal bird with hair-like feathers, tiny wings and a long curved bill, the iconic natio…
Roborovski Hamster
The smallest and fastest of the domesticated hamster species (body 4.
French Lop
A large, heavy-bodied lop breed with a broad head and long drooping ears, known for its calm, laid-back and af…
Burmilla
A British breed with a shimmering silver-tipped short coat, created by accident from a Chinchilla Persian and …
Bergamasco Shepherd
An ancient Italian herder whose coat forms unique felted flocks, protecting it while it guards livestock.
Flatback Sea Turtle
Unique among sea turtles in having a flattened, low-profile shell and nesting only in Australia.
Little Spotted Kiwi
The smallest kiwi species, secretive and nocturnal, feeding on invertebrates with its sensitive long bill.
Campbell's Dwarf Hamster
One of the two 'Russian dwarf hamster' species.
Mini Rex
A small breed with a short, velvety, plush 'rex' coat that is extremely soft, plus short upright ears.
Chartreux
A rare French breed with a woolly blue-grey short coat and copper or gold eyes, known for a quiet voice and ca…
Belgian Malinois
The short-coated, fawn Belgian shepherd that has become the world's leading police and military working dog.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
The largest living turtle, weighing up to 700 kg, and the only sea turtle lacking a hard shell.
Budgerigar
A small sociable parakeet, wild-type green/yellow, bred in many colors.
Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamster
Named for its remarkable seasonal coat change: gray-brown summer fur turns predominantly white in winter for c…
Rex
The standard rex rabbit has a dense, plush velvet-like coat and arched body, valued for both pets and their lu…
Egyptian Mau
The only naturally spotted domestic breed, with a silver, bronze or smoke spotted coat, green eyes, and a fast…
Belgian Groenendael
The long-haired, solid-black Belgian shepherd: elegant, intelligent, and devoted.
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
One of the largest tortoises in the world, with a high domed shell and thick, columnar legs.
Cockatiel
A small crested cockatoo with orange cheek patches, gentle and affectionate, one of the most popular companion…
Chinese Hamster
Distinctly mouse-like in proportion – longer, slimmer body (8–13 cm, 30–45 g), a relatively prominent tail (2–…
English Angora
A long-haired wool breed with silky fine wool covering the entire body including the face and ears, giving a '…
