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Chris is an experienced pet writer specializing in science topics, with a particular passion for health and the environment. She has been a writer for over 15 years and lives with her husband and three cats in Michigan.
Beyond writing about cats and dogs, Chris loves to learn about wine. She has WSET 1 and 2 certifications and is currently pursuing her Certified Wine Specialist Award (CSW).
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It’s easy to understand how turtles would find a place in any culture. There are so many unique things about them, from their home-on-the-go shells to their lo…
An estimated 6 million American households have at least one reptile in their homes (as pets!), so we can appreciate the allure of caring for an exotic animal.…
If you’ve got a pregnant guinea pig at home, you are probably wondering how many pups they can have in a single litter. A female or sow can give birth to an av…
Although our relationship with guinea pigs began with them on the menu, they quickly endeared themselves to Europeans as early as the 16th century and became t…
The Amazon Milk Frog (Trachycephalus resinifictrix) or Mission Golden-Eyed Tree Frog is an arboreal amphibian native to the tropical rainforests of South Ameri…
You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression crocodile tears, meaning feigned grief. People once believed they wept for their unfortunate victims. However, tears se…
Many households have reptiles as pets, including turtles. They are probably one of the most recognizable animals, best known for their shells. Several freshwat…
Frogs are part of the class Amphibia and the order Anura, to which most of them belong. Science recognizes at least 7,622 species. You’d think there would be s…
Many people keep exotic pets, perhaps because they’re unusual, even if they aren’t cuddly like a dog or cat. Roughly 6 million American households include at l…
Rabbits stand out as unique animals on several scores, from their long ears to their stubby tails to their long teeth. Scientists categorized them as a suborde…
