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8 – Savannah cat. Price: 2.800 € – 7.000 €
The Savannah cat, is a hybrid cat, resembling a small Leopard aspect, It is the result of a domestic cat cross, with a cat half African serval and half Asian Leopard, which according to Brodie, achieving the highest standards of beauty, height and domesticabilidad.
You can reach despite 12 kg, measure 1.10 meters in length and live 25 years.
The Savannah owners say they are very impressed with the intelligence of this breed of cat.
Oddly this cat can jump very high, This cat is not afraid to water, It is to swim next to its owner. These cats are reported as very sociable and friendly with new people and other dogs and cats.
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50 curiosities about cats
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What you should know about your cat
If cats not soon come into contact with humans they may not be pets and grow as wild cats recelando us.
At five months a cat is an adult and self-sufficient. In the year, all the senses, muscular strength and physical coordination are fully developed.
Cat world is a treasure trove of curiosities, here we present 50 of them.
Insurance to more than one will be unknown, others you will be curious and some fascinating.
1. If a cat lame you hands, the face or hair, take it as a great compliment: he's grooming you like one of his "owns"
2. If a cat will lie on your back to see you it means you have confidence, since in this position it could not defend itself from an attack
3. People who have cats live longer, they have less stress, and they have fewer heart attacks
4. Cats believe that they are the owners of the House where cohabits with the human
5. When a cat rubs against you, It is because you are marking as part of its territory
6. A cat almost never communicates with a "meow" to another cat, This sound uses it to communicate with humans
7. If a cat he raises the tail and keeps it fully stretched upwards, means that you are waving
8. If your cat is sick and no longer wash, wash it your, that can lose the desire to live only to see dirty and forgotten
9. Up to four colors or tricolor cats, they are exclusively female
With three colors black fur, Red and cream- (carey range) and four when they wear the White. Given the particularity, the Tricolor and cuatricolores, they are only females, and in the very strange cases of some male, These are sterile.
10. Cats make them more attention to women than to men, because they react better to a sharp tone of voice
11. Cats do not include punishment, but the rewards do when they do something well
12. Cats have excellent night vision
13. Cats sleep in 16 to 18 hours a day. but still asleep, are alert to any stimuli
14. The cat walk and run by moving the front legs and back on the same side. Only the camel, the giraffe and the cat have this peculiarity
15. Cats hate the smell of the Orange and lemons
16. After eating the cats wash immediately
It is a survival instinct that leads them to act like this so that predators do not smell the food and thus can be attacked.
17. The ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows in mourning when their cat passed away.
18. The purr of cats has the ability to calm them down when they are sick or scared
19. Most white cats with blue eyes are deaf., unless they have a different color to the other eye
This is in part, There is a higher percentage of cats with deafness.
The gene for deafness, It is a characteristic of white cats gene, is called w tongue and is the cause of white and deafness in cats. Not all white cats are deaf, they are only showing this gene. The gen w It makes the cat is white although their genes say it is a black cat, or brown, this gene has the particularity of “masking” the rest of the colors to make them white. These cats also tend to have blue or green eyes.
20. The black cats are generally quieter than whites, which are always very nervous
21. Just as human beings have fingerprints and they are unique, cat nose cushion design is unique, There are two cats with the same design
22. A cat's tongue is made up of tiny hooks., it help to tear food. Why she feels raspy touch skin
23. Chocolate is toxic to cats
24. Among the curiosities in cats, are your ears. Cats are ultrasonic
This means that you can listen to inaudible frequencies for you. As which? As the sounds of rodents used to communicate.
25. The whiskers of the cat periodically fall and regrow
His movement and the sense of orientation of the animal affects disappearance. For this reason, It is important to not cut them
26. Can a cat live its entire life inside a house??
The answer is if.
A study has shown that the average lifespan of cats living in the interior of a House, It is much larger than the cats living in the street.
Even though cats can live his life in the interior of a House, We must get it breathes the fresh air. A good window or a big balcony, will delight your cat, You can go out to breathe fresh air. But remember that you to have a cat at home, You must have space.
27. Them cats may be of 3 to 7 kittens every four months and during his lifetime, a cat can have 100 kittens
28. As a curiosity in cats, There is a plant that fascinates.
Do them enjoy sublime moments for a few minutes. It's about the catnip Mint also called cats, the family of the thyme and lavender. Her perfume triggers a behavior in the animal, similar to a female in heat
29. Cats like to sleep with the dorsal recharged in something, This is to prevent someone behind them
30. His heart beats twice as fast, that the human beings
31. The cat has 32 muscles in each ear, functioning as a sort of steerable parabolic antennas towards the source of the sound
32. The cats also have stress
Cats have stress, the way in which release it is scratching objects in a vertical position, This is how they relax because that stretch activates their blood circulation and tones their body thanks to the stretch that occurs
33. Each cat has their own Meow and purr
Can cats have a similar purr, but nevertheless there is always a difference.
34. The cats see colors. But, the number they perceive is limited and depends on the amount of light
For this, during the night are black and white, but they better distinguish objects and distances.
35. The legend of the 7 lives
It is because many times they survive really serious falls.. This is due to the wonderful ability of turning around in the air and landing on all fours.
It is said that some cats that have fallen from low floors, They did not achieve a "perfect" fall due to rapid acceleration and lack of time to get into the correct position to cushion the blow.. On the other hand, cats that have fallen from higher floors, Although they suffered fractures, being able to have time and prepare for the coup, They managed to cushion the fall so that it is not fatal
36. If a cat saved its tail between its back legs, It means that it has accepted a defeat or that he is still sub
37. To draw the attention of a cat, Click the language repeatedly fast good
38. The cat is instinctively a Hunter, But if his mother not teaches while harsh parenting, will never be a truly effective
39. Superstition has heard a cat sneezing is good luck
40. The toilet of the cats
Cats dedicate many moments of the day to the bathroom, before or after any activity or lie down to sleep, they begin to clean up, and is a sign that this relaxed, But if cleaned frequently may be have heat.
41. A curious fact is that the females tend to have better vision than males
42. It is possible to teach a cat to give leg as if he were a dog, but brainwashed patience to succeed
43. Cats cannot perceive odors in the mouth
In addition to do with the nose, cats smell with a body, called Jacobson, located in the upper part of the mouth.
44. Most cats are attracted to menthol. (pills, toothpaste etc.)
45. Cats lose almost the same amount of fluid in their saliva while cleaning themselves., as if it orinaran
46. Its territory
The males usually have a sharp sense of ownership. They mark their territory with strong-smelling urine..
47. Cats have 18 fingers
Five on the Forelegs and four in the rear. But, There are cats that due to a 'genetic defect' have an extra pair of toes on their hind legs.
48. In domestic cats the purr has a frequency between 25 and 150 vibrations per second
49. The taste buds of the cats do not detect the sweet flavors
50. Some cats reject their young and even eat them
Rejection occurs more frequently in kittens that are born sick or with a congenital defect. Mothers notice strange behavior in their pups, they do not recognize them and decide to ignore them. In some cases the rejection can cannibalism: eats the placenta and the umbilical cord chew, and can continue until reaching the calf.
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9 – Chinese crested hairless. Price: 2.800 € – 3.500€
The Chinese Crested Dog Hairless is a dog originally from China. At the end of the 19th century some specimens were brought to the United States. In English it is known as “Chinese Crested”. It has also been called "Turkish Naked Dog".
He is considered an excellent pet. It is tender and loving. It tends to be playful and affectionate with children (is preferable to be older children). Generally gets along well with other dogs and pets. It is not an aggressive dog.
These dogs enjoy the company, and we need to show a continuing leadership for their proper education.
It is an intelligent dog that is relatively easy to train.
It is a dog originating in China. At the end of the 19th century some specimens were brought to the United States. In English it is known as “Chinese Crested”. It has also been called "Turkish Naked Dog".
He is considered an excellent pet. It is tender and loving. It tends to be playful and affectionate with children (is preferable to be older children). Generally gets along well with other dogs and pets. It is not an aggressive dog.
It is an intelligent dog that is relatively easy to train.
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10 – Squirrel monkey. Price: 2.800 €
The canopy of the tropical forests of Central and South America is the home of the squirrel monkeys.
This primate is approximately the size of a squirrel, hence its name. The squirrel monkey weighs around 900 grams and are very sociable animals, affectionate and peaceful.
These characteristics make this little monkey a highly desired pet., However, as in most exotic breeds, many States do not allow that they are privately owned.
As exotic animal that is, should not be kept in captivity.
This primate is approximately the size of a squirrel, hence its name. The squirrel monkey weighs around 900 grams and are very sociable animals, affectionate and peaceful.
These monkeys are active during the day and rest at night..
These monkeys are active during the day and rest at night..
In captivity they feed on fruits and fodder for monkeys.
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Exotic animals: 12 the most expensive pet that can be purchased legálmente
Many of these exotic animals can be legally purchased at the United States with an appropriate permission. In most of the world it would not be possible, by its legislation, the legal possession of these animals.
Properly care for certain exotic animals is no easy task, food based on live prey and space needs are difficult to reconcile for life in the small flats of European cities.
To do this, is compounded by the lack of sunlight, important for the metabolism of calcium in many reptiles, as turtles or lizards. Isolation faced many alone kept individuals in captivity makes dent in animals belonging to species of social nature, animals who greatly need the presence of other individuals of the same species.
Exotic by not live under better conditions animals react to the stress of captivity to develop.
1 - White Tiger Cubs. Price: 100.000 €
Cubs White Tiger they are very rare.
Due to a recessive gene, they are not considered to be albinos.
As a result of its high price, the demand, the maintenance and shortages, the white tiger is one of the most difficult animals to obtain in the world.
the white Tigers tend to be large at birth as their maximum adult size, This may have given them an advantage despite their unusual coloration.
It is a myth that white Tigers do not thrive in the wild, where have small groups bred white for generations. India ever he planned to return them to their environment.
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White Tiger Cubs. Price: 100.000
2 - Chimpanzee. Price: 42.000 € - 45.000 €
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent primates and are closely related to humans. Chimpanzees weigh around 52 kg and the male is slightly larger than the female.
The natural habitat of the chimpanzee is in central and western Africa.. Despite being a species in danger of extinction, chimpanzees are legal pets in some countries.
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They have a mind of its own, and if you want can dump the fridge and eat everything, or simply run to bring the curtains down.
The adult chimpanzee will be stronger than you and capable of causing you serious injuries.
The reticulated python is a very rare breed, show co-dominant tiger pattern making them extremely popular in the world of snakes.
This Piton no problems when feeding. At birth, they feed on mice and rats of suitable size and are advised to feed them frequently (each 5 days approx.). Is also advised its nutrition in captivity through previously sacrificed and desparasitadas dams.
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They are famous for their ability to bite. Their longer teeth, located at the front of the mouth, they have very sharp edge at the bottom; If they are cut transversely they shaped tear.
4 - Blue macaw. Price: 4.500 € – 8.500 €
The Macaws they come from South America and Central America. They can be divided, roughly in two: of normal size and the dwarves.
This is the largest in the order Psittaciformes species (the parrots and relatives). Length measured between 93 cm and a meter. Comes to weigh up 1.5 kg. These magnificent birds have a bright blue coloration. They are very popular pets despite their high price.
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Today, end of year 2002, being on the rise thanks to the work of preservation of fauna in Brazil, but it is still seriously threatened.
5 – Striped ball python. Price: 7.000 €
The striped ball Python bears his name due to his shyness, because it usually rolls up on itself, putting its head in the center, making a ball. This Python tends to be very quiet so many people has it as a pet. It is a very strong and easy to maintain, you don't need much space and does not grow too.
The specimens caught in the wild have an enormous difficulty to adapt to the environment in captivity, which can end in that they refuse to feed and that they can have parasites. there are specimens (born in captivity) which have come to survive above the 48 years in captivity.
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the striped ball shows a yellow dorsal stripe with black border, distinguishing them clearly from any other snake.
The striped ball shows a yellow dorsal stripe with black edge aa, distinguishing them clearly from any other snake.
6 - Mono de brazzas. Price: 7.000 €
Its natural habitat is the wetlands of central Africa..
Brazzas monkey is easily recognizable by his white beard and yellowish-grey hair.
Males weigh around 7 kg, While the females weigh around 4,5 kg.
He is a shy monkey, territorial, It lives in small social groups.
Communicates with thundering sounds, waving tree branches, and a variety of facial expressions and movements (for example, shaking his head when stressed, or asserting the approval).
Although many people pay the high price for this primate, They disappoint when docile and tender babies grow up to become hostile and unpredictable adults.
The Mona Guenon's natural habitat is within the tropical forests of West Africa., However, This animal is capable of adapting to any forest environment. So, special permits and licenses for the possession of this animal, is not considered an endangered species.
Released this Guénon lives in groups of up to 35 in tree regions. It feeds mainly on fruits, but sometimes feeds on insects and leaves.
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Their weight is between 4 and 5 Kg. and they can live 30 years.
8 – Gato Savannah . Price: 2.800 € – 7.000 €
The Savannah cat, is a hybrid cat, resembling a small Leopard aspect, It is the result of a domestic cat cross, with a cat half African serval and half Asian Leopard, which according to Brodie, achieving the highest standards of beauty, height and domesticabilidad.
You can reach despite 12 kg, measure 1.10 meters in length and live 25 years.
The Savannah owners say they are very impressed with the intelligence of this breed of cat.
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Oddly this cat can jump very high, This cat is not afraid to water, It is to swim next to its owner. These cats are reported as very sociable and friendly with new people and other dogs and cats.
9 – Hairless Chinese Crested. Price: 2.800 € – 3.500€
The Chinese Crested Dog Hairless is a dog originally from China. At the end of the 19th century some specimens were brought to the United States. In English it is known as “Chinese Crested”. It has also been called "Turkish Naked Dog".
He is considered an excellent pet. It is tender and loving. It tends to be playful and affectionate with children (is preferable to be older children). Generally gets along well with other dogs and pets. It is not an aggressive dog.
These dogs enjoy the company, and we need to show a continuing leadership for their proper education.
Read more
It is an intelligent dog that is relatively easy to train.
It is a dog originating in China. At the end of the 19th century some specimens were brought to the United States. In English it is known as “Chinese Crested”. It has also been called "Turkish Naked Dog".
He is considered an excellent pet. It is tender and loving. It tends to be playful and affectionate with children (is preferable to be older children). Generally gets along well with other dogs and pets. It is not an aggressive dog.
It is an intelligent dog that is relatively easy to train.
10 - Squirrel monkey. Price: 2.800 €
The canopy of the rainforests of Central and South America is home to the squirrel monkeys.
This primate is approximately the size of a squirrel, hence its name. The squirrel monkey weighs around 900 grams and are very sociable animals, affectionate and peaceful. These characteristics make this little monkey a highly desired companion animal, However, as in most exotic breeds, many States do not allow that they are privately owned.
These monkeys are active during the day and rest at night..
In captivity they feed on fruits and fodder for monkeys.
Read more
As exotic animal that is, should not be kept in captivity.
This primate is approximately the size of a squirrel, hence its name. The squirrel monkey weighs around 900 grams and are very sociable animals, affectionate and peaceful.
These monkeys are active during the day and rest at night..
11 – Snow macaques. Price: 2.500 €
The macaco, red monkey or snow monkey, nude and pink face, occupies a large number of habitats, even up 1.500 meters above sea level; is a primate of size medium, as measured between 37 and 76 centimeters, and lives in groups of between 40 and 200 specimens.
The images of these monkeys taking baths in volcanic springs of thermal water in the midst of the snow in the wooded areas of Japan are famous, Thanks to whose heat can stay in the mountains during the winter feeding on bark. They are also excellent swimmers, which has allowed them to cross the sea channels that separate the Japanese islands and colonize almost the entire country.
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The Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.
Licences and special permits for the possession of this coveted and rare animal needed.
It is a primate with a life expectancy of more of 25 years and with the distinctive feature of the hairless red face.
Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.
Licences and special permits for the possession of this coveted and rare animal needed.
Snow Macaque is a primate with a life expectancy of more of 25 years and with the distinctive feature of the hairless red face.
In 1963 Jean Sugden led an Asian Leopard cat to California and coupled it with a domestic cat, his concern was to maintain the cat Leopard.
Ten years after, Dr. Willard Centerwall, the University of california, He continued this hybridization to examine the resistance of the Leopard cat for feline leukemia virus.
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These were the origins of the Bengal. Dr. Centerwall passed on eight of his hybrids to Sugden, who had remarried and was called Mill. The first Bengal, Millwood Finally Found, It was recorded by Jean Mill in 1983. The race was nervous but he later produced cats more extroverted.
The cat's Bengal It is born from the intersection of a domestic cat of black short hair with the Asian Leopard cat.
As with many hybrids, the goal was to create a domestic cat's size, behavior, exotic appearance and color, for asemejara cats Asia Leopard.
As with most hybrid cats, the race becomes increasingly domestica with each successive generation, therefore the ideal domesticated breed would be at least from the third to the fifth generation of the original breed.
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11 – Snow macaques. Price: 2.500 €
The macaco, red monkey or snow monkey, nude and pink face, occupies a large number of habitats, even up 1.500 meters above sea level; is a primate of size medium, as measured between 37 and 76 centimeters, and lives in groups of between 40 and 200 specimens.
The images of these monkeys taking baths in volcanic springs of thermal water in the midst of the snow in the wooded areas of Japan are famous, Thanks to whose heat can stay in the mountains during the winter feeding on bark. They are also excellent swimmers, which has allowed them to cross the sea channels that separate the Japanese islands and colonize almost the entire country.
The Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.
Licences and special permits for the possession of this coveted and rare animal needed.
It is a primate with a life expectancy of more of 25 years and with the distinctive feature of the hairless red face.
Snow Macaque is considered an endangered species from extinction, as advances each time the destruction of their Habitat.
Licences and special permits for the possession of this coveted and rare animal needed.
Snow Macaque is a primate with a life expectancy of more of 25 years and with the distinctive feature of the hairless red face.
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In 1963 Jean Sugden led an Asian Leopard cat to California and coupled it with a domestic cat, his concern was to maintain the cat Leopard.
Ten years after, Dr. Willard Centerwall, the University of california, He continued this hybridization to examine the resistance of the Leopard cat for feline leukemia virus.
These were the origins of the Bengal. Dr. Centerwall passed on eight of his hybrids to Sugden, who had remarried and was called Mill. The first Bengal, Millwood Finally Found, It was recorded by Jean Mill in 1983. The race was nervous but he later produced cats more extroverted.
The cat's Bengal It is born from the intersection of a domestic cat of black short hair with the Asian Leopard cat.
As with many hybrids, the goal was to create a domestic cat's size, behavior, exotic appearance and color, for asemejara cats Asia Leopard.
As with most hybrid cats, the race becomes increasingly domestica with each successive generation, therefore the ideal domesticated breed would be at least from the third to the fifth generation of the original breed.
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The longest animal on the planet.
Why do we get older living beings? Why doesn't eternal life exist? Science has long been proposed if there is a biological limit for life, If the improvement of medicine can beat even the ageing. The reality is that the life expectancy in humans has not stopped growing since the year 1.840. But, much we can if we want to achieve the longevity of other species. These may include: the turtle can live up 180 years. In the case of vegetables, the scale is moved to another level, There are sequoias that can live more than 4.000 years. And despite the incredible of this figure, There are bacteria that can even surpass.
