Humans are social creatures that require interaction with each other. Various activities are conducted to meet the social needs. Starting from meeting each other old friends, doing hobbies together, going to a new place, and others.
Not only among people, humans also interact with other living things such as animals and plants. Interaction between humans and animals is what for some people sometimes exceed the bond between human beings. Animals that they maintain sometimes have been treated since childhood and even considered as a family of their own.
Here are the types of animals that most people consider more than just a pet. The animals are true human friends who can make their life more colorful and happier with them.
1. Cats - The Most Loyal Pet Man
This one living thing is one of the most widely preserved animals in the world. Cat types are also very diverse and widespread to the whole world. Know The Most Expensive Cat Type In The World
It is said that the cat itself has been mingling in human life since 6,000 years BC. Ancient Egyptians even since 3,500 BC have kept cats for pest exterminators in the form of rodents or other rodents that ruin their rice barn.
Of all types of cats, there are endemic or only exist in certain areas such as Raas (native Indonesia) and there are already mixed with other types of cats and produce a new type of cat. The types of cats that are officially registered to date as 'pure' cats are like Siam, Manx, and Sphinx.
The cats with the breeds or pure strains are usually cultivated in an official animal preservation site. The total number of racial cats in the world is only 1%, while the rest are mixed breeds.
There are also other types of race cats, call it the type of Persian and Angora (Anggora) cats. Both types of cats that are derived from the area which is used to call the cat. There are many other types of cats like, Birman, Ceylon, Tiffanie, Bengal, or Bambino.
Each of the cat species certainly has its own characteristics and uniqueness. Not infrequently, a person even willing to spend his life and money to enjoy the beauty, cuteness and beauty of a cat.
2. Dogs - Not Just Pets, They're Special
Similarly, cats, dogs are also one of the many animals treated by humans to be used as pets. With the uniqueness and cuteness that is not inferior to the cat, the dog is even considered as a true friend of man. There are many types of dogs in the world, such as Bulldog, Peking, Herder, Pomeranian, Poodle, Mini Pincher, Papillon, Rootwieler, Chihuahua, and so forth. Everyone has his or her own consideration to maintain one or more types of dogs at a time.
Then a question arises, which of the many dogs and cats are kept by humans? There is no exact data about it. Some people claim dogs and some say cats. However, clearly each region and region vary when discussing both types of these pets. In Europe, people prefer dogs rather than cats whereas in Asia especially Indonesia people prefer to keep cats than dogs.
3. Rabbit - Funny, Cute, and Adorable
Maybe because this animal is almost similar to the two types of animals above with unique feathers, funny, and funny then many people who make as a pet. According to some historical records, the mention of rabbits comes from the Dutch word 'konijntje' meaning rabbit boy. Dutch citizen who is rumored to play an important role about how rabbits can enter the country.
During the occupation, Dutch people often brought this cute animal as a pet from Europe. Some popular types of rabbits used as pets are like the rabbits Anggora, Dutch rabbits, and Himalayan rabbits. There are still some other types of rabbits that are also not less famous. Dutch / Dutch rabbits are the most popular rabbits in Indonesia, either by pet lovers or ranchers. The breeders choose to cultivate this species because this rabbit is able to bear children between 7-8 tails.
In terms of price too, the Dutch rabbit with 1-3 months of age priced between 50 thousand to 200 thousand dollars, while for the age above 3 months between 200 thousand to 2 million rupiah. Typically, little kids love to play with rabbits because they are more friendly, funny and adorable.
For people who like to keep these animals and even become a hobby, they are willing to spend millions of dollars to care for their pet rabbits.
The thing to note when caring for this cute pet is the first of the cages. Keep the cage placement away from the hustle and bustle. Then from the appropriate feed and the right delivery time.
4. Fish - Beautiful Beautiful Pets
Its small size and variety make this pet even kept not only one or two tail but tens to hundreds of tail. Of the hundreds of tails are sometimes composed of dozens of different types of fish.
In general, people call these types of beautiful and beautiful looking fish with the name of ornamental fish. There are many types of ornamental fish in between, koi fish, goldfish, hickey, and so forth.
However, most often used as pets are koi and goldfish. Some people also keep the betta fish because of its unique shape and appearance.
5. Chicken - Not Only Farmed, But Also Planned Pets
The following poultry is actually much maintained in a very large quantity to meet the needs of human food. Therefore, the majority of people recognize chickens as farm animals not as pets. However, many people, especially in Indonesia who care for chickens in their homes with a small amount of between one to three.
Chicken is usually a rooster which is often used as a complaint when there is a special race action rooster. Specifically, these types of chickens are chicken such as Bekisar, Bangkok, Vietnam and others.
6. Duck - Poultry Hairy, Unique Shape
Almost the same as chickens, ducks are considered by many people as livestock meat is needed to meet human food. However, there are a handful of people in the world who make ducks as pets and even regarded as true friends. The duck is treated because it has a beautiful style and sometimes performed in an event.
Local ducks are sometimes used as pets which are well cared for and then taken the eggs and dieramkan to hatch.
7. Bird - Enjoying Beautiful Fur and Her Sweet Voice
When compared to chickens, the majority of people seem to prefer birds to be used as pets. Types of birds that are often used as pets are cockatoo, virgin, parrot, parrot, eagle, sparrow and others.
The birds are preserved probably because of the beauty of the voice, the sharp eyes, the beautiful fur or other reasons. For example a dove or pigeon whose price can soar because of chirping voice. Nowadays people are rousing chirping birds for various reasons, such as to enjoy the sound or color that can make the heart of the owner to be calm.
The owners sometimes also include their chirping birds in certain races to then win and earn prestigious awards. Even some hobbyists in Indonesia can benefit greatly from the breeding of birds chirping.
8. Hamster - Very Cute Pet
Although the size is small compared to other pets, a hamster apparently requires a large space for it to move. It takes a lot of time, effort and attention while maintaining this cute animal.
For example, we need to set up a special cage to maintain it. Cage also certainly has some certain criteria for hamsters to live comfortably in it. In addition, the location of the placement of the cage should also be considered, never put it in a place that is often passed by many people.
Try to keep at least two guinea pigs, because if guinea pigs are kept alone there is a possibility he will feel lonely and even make it stress. Naturally, hamsters themselves live in a herd.
9. Turtles - Shell Pets
This pet is popular among young reptile lovers. Small and unique petite animals can be found almost anywhere in the world's waters in the tropics or subtropics, either seawater or freshwater. One of the uniqueness of this animal is its long-term sleep process called hibernation. The process is one form of self-defense against extreme weather. He will soak his body into the mud during these extreme times.
It will be different with turtles kept in cages, they do not hibernate. This is because the need for food and security is maintained. The type of turtle that is now popularly used as a pet is a type of Brazilian tortoise in which this animal has a very unique body shape and attracts the attention of some reptile lovers and the general public.
10. Tarantula - Insects that Say 'Toxic'
Who does not know one of the world's largest spider species. According to the myths in circulation, the tarantula has a bite that can cause death in humans. However, is this true? Until now, there are no valid facts and data regarding the deaths caused by the bite of a tarantula.
In Indonesia, tarantulas now become animals called exotic animals ie, wild animals are treated to be pets at home. However, the owner of the tarantula must still pay attention to aspects of safety when caring for it.
Tarantula although benign when preserved, but because he is a wild animal of course wild instinct will never disappear. Therefore, for beginners should know in advance the types and characteristics to be easy when maintaining.
11. Monkeys - Pets that are Full of Action
Unlike other animals, keeping a monkey is a big challenge. On the one hand they can be funny animals, but at other times they may turn aggressively with certain reasons. We need a lot of energy, time, and even money while committing to keeping monkeys as pets. In addition, patience and affection is a major asset when later has started to nurture a monkey.
Read in advance the various references to the types of monkeys and their natural properties. Try meeting and chatting with someone who keeps a monkey and digs out any information about monkeys.
12. Horses - Only Theirs are Fanatic With It
Because the size of his body is larger than other types of pets make the horse is not so much maintained by humans. Feeding factors that are difficult to obtain are also a cause of rarely seen animals are located in the home environment.
If there are people who keep these animals, most likely because driven needs or as a hobby. Horses belong to animals that are easy to tame, but many people are even reluctant to treat them with the considerations mentioned above.
13. Snake - Pets Are Wrapped Your Heart
Perhaps of the many types of pets that have been mentioned, snakes are one of the least preserved in addition to horses. The reason, of course because the snake is known to have can (poison) that sometimes can cause death for the affected.
Never mind to take care of him, by looking at it sometimes some people have escaped a lot. A python can even kill its prey like a goat or a cow by just wrapping it around. However, there are certain types of snakes that do not have any at all and this is the type that most hobbyists choose to be a pet.
Actually we need not fear the snake, because the snake itself is afraid of human presence. The snake will not be able to match us because of its slow movements. It's just that the perception of most people already consider the snake a very deadly animal so then feared.
Snakes include long-bodied and legless reptiles and have scales like lizards that belong to a group of scaly lizards / Squamata. The difference is that lizards have legs, ear holes, and eyelids that can be opened close. Know first the types of snakes that are often and commonly maintained by humans. Ask those who keep snakes and get any information from the person on how to keep the snake.
14. Sugar Glider - A Little Wildlife of the Aussie
Why named sugar glider? The reason is because this pet is very fond of sweet foods like flower nectar in the forest and can fly / glider from one point to another. Having the Latin name Petaurus breviceps, these small animals include arboreal, marsupial, and omnivorous. This animal shape is like a flying squirrel.
The native habitat of these nocturnal animals is Papua and Australia and we often encounter in forests that are overgrown with eucalyptus trees. The main food is insects, small animals and sweet sap that is in acacia, gumtress, and eucalyptus. If we take care of it properly, a sugar glider can live for up to 14 years.
15. Mini Hedgehog - Who Holds With This One Pet Charm?
Hedgehogs including mammals belonging to the Erinaceinae family, have 16 different species of species that we can find in Asia, Africa, Europe and New Zealand. Thorns in the body of mini hedgehog make this pet very easy to recognize. Thorns are hollow hair textured hard.
Unlike forest hedgehogs, mini hedgehogs are safely preserved because their durians are not toxic. At the beginning of holding it may be painful, but if it is used then the pain is just like when holding a hairbrush. Mini hedgehogs include nocturnal animals where it will be active at nightfall. In the afternoon, he prefers to hide in dark places.
Although mini hedgehogs include insectivores (insectivores), we can feed them with artificial feeds such as dried feed for cats and dogs. Not enough of that, we also need to combine the dry feed with small insects or caterpillars. Please note never give milk to the mini hedgehog because his intestines are very sensitive to milk proteins that will affect the digestive system later.
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