Oceania

Angora Goat

Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.

Bilby

In Australia, the chocolate bilby replaces the chocolate bunny for Easter.

Myna Bird

For a nice price, the mynah bird makes a good pet.

Lorikeet

The lorikeet has a long brush-like tongue with fine hairs on it

Zebra Finch

The male zebra finch creates a unique song by drawing inspiration from its parent or tutor

Kookaburra

The laughing kookaburra is one of four kookaburra species.

Thrush

The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Mallard

With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day

Huntsman Spider

Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.

Rodents

The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Kiko Goat

Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves.

Maltese Shih Tzu

Both parent breeds, the Maltese and Shih Tzu, once entertained royalty

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!

Spider Wasp

They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.

Dung Beetle

The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight

Mole Cricket

Adult Mole crickets may fly as far as 5 miles during mating season and are active most of the year.