A little rodent called the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) was domesticated 3,000 years ago in Peru. Similar to rabbits, guinea pigs were first tamed for food and gained popularity as pets in the 1800s.
A fish is an excellent low-care companion. They don't require much hands-on care beyond from regular feedings and tank cleaning. With their long, vibrant fins, betta fish (Betta splendens) give the impression of being exotic pets
Six million American households own a reptile, according to the American Pet Products Association's (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey.
Among the finest lizards to keep as a pet is the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). In addition to having little spikes all over their "beard" and torso and coming in a range of colors,
In the United States, cats (Felis catus) are the second most popular pet after dogs. 46.5 million homes in the United States own a cat, according to the American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.
In the United States, dogs are the most common pets. Dogs are owned by 65.1 million households in the United States, according to the American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey.
Although they were first brought into domestication for food thousands of years ago, rabbits make wonderful pets today. Domestic rabbits come in 50 strains, all descended from the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus).
Hamsters are adorable, what's not to love? These tiny gentlemen are so adorable with their soft fur and plump cheeks that are actually storage bags.