The gold apple snail, or the gold mystery snail, is a tropical or sub-tropical freshwater snail, very common for fish aquariums. They are golden in color, and have a golden shell. They are well adapted to drought, because they come from areas where periods of drought and heavy rainfall occur.
Hermit crabs are a very popular pet. The hermit crab has a soft body that retracts into a seashell. As the crab grows, it must find a bigger or more suitable shell. It also molts, and sheds its hard skin. They are either omnivorous or herbivorous, but may also be scavengers.
The super colored long tentacle anemone is known by many different names, such as the sand anemone and the corkscrew anemone. This anemone can appear in colors such as purple, red, orange, grey, and brown. They are aggressive towards other aquarium animals, and have stinging cells to protect themselves.
The chocolate chip startfish is found naturally in the Indo-Pacific region. They are aggressive toward other aquarium invertebrates, and are carnivorous. They are not poisonous, and can live up to seven years.
The guppy is a small fish, also known at the million fish. Males are brightly colored, sometimes with intricate patterns. The females are larger, with dull coloration. These fish are livebearers, meaning that they give live birth to their young.
The Chilean rose tarantulaare native to Chile and Peru. They are covered in a gray or brown fur, and prefer arid environments. They do not build webs, but hide in order to catch their prey.
Common name: Great Plains Toad Scientific name: Anaxyrus cognatus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Bufonidae Genus: Anaxyrus species: cognatus
The great plains toad is found in North America, and is named for living in the Great Plains. They primarily eat worms, and are predated by the plains garter snake.
The sisilisko is a lizard found in northern Europe, and Asia. When frightened, the lizard may drop its tail to avoid harm from predators. It is small, dark in color, and friendly to humans.
Scientific name: Apodemus sylvaticus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Family: Muridae Genus: Apodemus species: sylvaticus The field mouse is typically not a pet, but can be found in the woods of Northern Michigan, though it is not native to the United States. It has a small body, with big ears and a long tail. It is very adaptable to different types of environments, as it can be found living at sea level, as well as high in the mountains.
Scientific name: Taeniopygia guttata Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Vertebrata Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Estrildidae Genus: Taeniopygia species: T. guttata
Zebra finches come in a variety of colors. Above, the male is a combination of gray, brown, tan, white, and black, with a bright orange beak. The female is a tan color, with some darker brown and gray on the wings and tail. Mutations can cause these colorations to be different. Zebra finches are one of the most popular birds used for scientific research.
