10 unusual pets

Joy in the house bring a variety of animals.

Everyone is inclined to make a decision on their own, what kind of pet to get themselves, but not all such actions can be called well-considered.

1. Big cats

Today it is very fashionable to plant wild forest or reed cats, servalov, leopards and even lions. There are isolated examples of peaceful coexistence of such animals and humans. But we know that even domestic cats are wayward and do not give in to training, but the slopes are to attachment, but very thin, and will easily settle down in a new house. What can we say about a completely wild animal, in which all instincts are aggravated. Of course, with such a favorite you need to be always on the alert, as in most cases these "domestic" pets sooner or later caused mutilation of varying degrees of severity to their masters. However, there are also positive examples of such neighborhood, for example, the family of the Soviet architect Berberov or American actress Tippi Hedren.

2. Teddy Bear

Trainers Yuri and Svetlana Panteleenko have lived under the same roof with a brown bear for 20 years. They bought it from hunters in the market, when Stepan (the nickname of a bear) was only 3 months old. The owners of such an unusual pet claim that for all these two decades, Stepa did not show aggression, bitten no one and often performs at children's matinees, is shot in the movies and in photo shoots. But it's worth emphasizing once again that this married couple are professionals in the training of wild animals.

3. A strange animal is an anteater

Salvador Dali in the sixties was the first to make an anteater, he attended all secular receptions with him and walked around the city on a golden leash. It was defiant, such a couple could not help but notice. Today, already a large number of people around the world have as a pet this interesting animal. He is quite peaceful and can even respond with mutual sympathy. The main thing is not to forget to regularly cut his claws, they are huge, sharp and grow fast, because in the wild nature the animal needs to dig up anthills and termites for food. At home, this "tool" is not useful, and the anteater can be fed with grinded vegetables, fruits and ground beef.

4. The smell is not a hindrance - the skunk at home

Inhabitants of the United States of America are increasingly turning skunks into their homes. If they remove the anal glands that give off an odorous secret, they are quite suitable for the role of a pet. Their size is not more than an ordinary cat, they are friendly, playful and very fond of the owner's attention, know how to insistently demand it.

5. Hippo or favorite hippo

Despite the fact that statistics say that in Africa most people die because of hippos, since they are very aggressive, one South African family of Gibberts dared to have a hippopotamus named Jessica, who lives peacefully in the backyard and is friends with bull terriers.

6. The bison in the house is a reality

An elderly Canadian married couple Jim and Linda Sautner brought a real bison to their house. Such a machine in the prime of life can weigh more than a ton, but for Southers - it's the most beloved domestic pet. He rushes around the house, drives a car and loves to suck Jim's hand. And the family from Texas went even further, they have two bison - Savage and his girlfriend Bullet.

7. Dangerous amphibian - crocodile

Who does not want to get a man: frogs, pythons, newts and chameleons, but no one surprises them, so some people, wishing to somehow stand out, have their own crocodiles. The trouble is that they get themselves such pets almost in their infancy, small and pretty. But this animal grows quite rapidly and can reach several meters in length. And then a serious question arises about the place for its maintenance. In addition, the more an animal becomes, the more it carries danger to both the owner and the people around him. Therefore, when there is no suitable place or the fear of an grown-up pet begins to prevail, unfortunate animals are at best given to the farm, and at worst - euthanized or released to the nearest fresh water body, thus endangering a large number of people and animals. The crocodile will never be domesticated, it is a ferocious, wild animal that has lived half a life with a man, adapts very quickly in the wild and does not even remember its "master", especially if such a darling is hungry, he will douse without batting an eyelid and the owner himself.

8. African hedgehog instead of cat

Dwarf hedgehogs - not uncommon among pets, but in our latitudes they have appeared relatively recently. A tiny prickly animal is a dear friend who does not fall into hibernation, unlike ordinary forest urchins. Well, it's easy to feed it - cat food even fits.

9. Wild fox

If such an unusual animal appeared in the house, it is worth keeping an ear out. Foxes are dangerous beasts, they have to be taken care of in a special way. Even on a walk you can not relax, because the leash is a leash, and the fox is not a dog. Although often they, like the familiar dog friends, are amenable to training. It remains only to find a good cynologist.

10. Beautiful Lama - the mistress of a home sofa

It is this animal that lives in one of the apartments in Moscow. For the hosts, she is a true friend, a loyal, obedient pet. Lama quickly adapted to the conditions of life in the apartment. Even a car for a graceful beauty - not a luxury, but a means of transportation, because the animal often rides with the owner around the city.