The African fish commonly known as Elephant Nose takes its name from its distinctive proboscis. It uses its “trunk” to hunt for small food organisms. In the wild, it prefers muddy, slow-moving rivers and pools, which explain its earthtone coloring. In an aquarium, it likes heavily planted environments with low lighting. In addition to having a unique appearance, it also generates weak electrical impulses which you can listen to by placing electrodes in the tank connected to earphones or an amplifier.
Spynx Cat:
While it’s considered a hairless breed, don’t look for a Sphynx cat to solve your allergy problems. Surprisingly, with cats it’s not the fur so much as the protein in their skin oil and saliva that produces allergies. But if you’re just looking for a strikingly original pet to share your home, the Sphynx with its wedge-shaped head, sturdy body, and patterned skin (which has the same pattern their fur would be) could be a great choice. They need weekly baths, but tend to be generally healthy. Make sure you invest in cat toys, though, since these cats are known for being energetic and curious. Perhaps it comes from not being weighed down with a lot of fur.
Gouldian Finch:
It’s not unusual for pet birds to have brightly-colored feathers, but the Gouldian Finch takes color to a new level. Their solid blocks of super-saturated shades make them look like their feathers were designed by a “Project Runway” finalist. They are social creatures, so they prefer to be housed with other Gouldian Finches. Not only do they look as festive as a carnival (or like they fell into a vat of melted sherbet), but they also make soothing sounds and are good with children.
Eastern Blue-Tongued Skink:
For many owners of this popular lizard, it was love at first sight of the Eastern Blue-Tongued Skink’s spectacular tongue. Native to Australia, it can survive for 30 years in captivity and is stout and slow-moving with a snake-like head. Their body coloring ranges from brown to grey, with a barred pattern. Their tongue ranges from bright to dark blue, and they love to display it. They also hiss loudly when disturbed, which will make newcomers wonder if they’re some sort of a fat snake with legs!
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