top 10 exotic animals

TOP 10 EXOTIC ANIMALS

1. THE MOST SMALLEST ONE

The Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew is the smallest known mammal by mass, weighing only about 1.8 grams on average, and which is of 1.6 in of body length. The Etruscan shrew favours warm and damp habitats covered with shrubs, which it uses to hide from predators.

2. THE MOST NERVOUS ONE

The Squirrel Monkey is an adorable little primate that lives in the forest of Central and South America. They are the only genus in the subfamily Saimirinae. They are the most nervous and cuddly exotic animal around. Its size is of 12.5 inch length with its non-prehensile tail of 16 inches which often curls when it’s at rest.

3. THE EXCLUSIVE ONE

The Tamandua is often known as “a lesser anteater” because it is much smaller than its relative, the giant anteater. 

4. THE ENDANGERED ONE

The White Lion is one of the unique species in the cat family. They carry the recessive gene known as a colour inhibitor of the Kruger subspecies of lion (Panterha leo krugeri). These cats have a dwelling in their population thus, they are considered as vulnerable. These only have a different colour from the normal one.

5. THE MOST UGLIEST ONE

Believe it or not, the Aye-Aye often misspelled as eye-eye is a primate, in the same family as chimpanzees, apes and even humans! They are omnivore and their life expectancy is of approximately 20 years. The population of its native is in Madagascar. Some consider it an omen of ill luck and unfortunately for that reason, the Aye-aye is in extreme danger of extinction. So today they are protected by law.

6. THE WILY AND CUTEST ONE

The Fennec Fox must be the cutest exotic animal of the list. It is habitat to dry regions and its long ears serve to dissipate the heat. It is the smallest of all the world’s foxes, but its large ears, measuring six inches, appear to be on loan from a bigger relative. It weighs between 2.2 and 3.3 pounds. It is cream-colored with a black-tipped tail.

7. THE MOST SPRINGY ONE

The Wallaby is a miniature version of the kangaroo. Wallabies belong to a group of animals called macropods – Latin for “Big Foot.” They are affectionate, playful and mischievous ones.

8. THE BUSH BABIES

The Galagos are little night monkeys. They are also known as curious little nocturnal primate which are native to Africa. They have larger eyes which provide them good night vision and they possess acute hearing level like bats. They also have remarkable jumping ability and in a series of leaps, they could cover ten yards in mere seconds.

9. THE STINKIEST ONE

The Striped Skunks are native to America. Their name in Latin is meant as “Stinks”. Skunks have extraordinary intelligence, memory and problem-solving ability.

10. THE MOST ROLLING ONE

As well as being able to roll into a tight spiny ball when frightened, African Pygmy Hedgehogs, consist of bundles of personality, loyalty, and activity. They can be trained to use a litter box, are virtually odor free, and will happily spend the day riding around in your breast pocket. Hedgehogs make a very quiet, small friend and are not aggressive .They virtually fit in the palm of your hand! Most people have no allergic reactions to hedgehogs. They have virtually no odor, are clean, and can be litter box trained. Thus they are harmless and cute ones.

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