Dive into World of Pets, the ultimate magazine for all pet lovers! Whether you're smitten with cats, devoted to dogs, fascinated by fish, or charmed by exotic creatures, our colourful pages are packed with everything you need to celebrate your furry, feathered or scaly companions. Discover expert tips on choosing the perfect pet, from playful puppies to gorgeous guppies, and master their care with practical advice on health, training, and nutrition. Be inspired by heartwarming stories of extraordinary pets, from viral sensations to unsung heroes, and marvel at tales of incredible animal adventures. With stunning visuals, engaging features, and a passion for all creatures great and small, World of Pets is your go-to guide for deepening the bond with your beloved pets, created by leading international expert David Alderton. Join our worldwide community of pet enthusiasts today!
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The world’s best-loved rodent! • Sometimes a bond between an animal and person can develop in the most unlikely surroundings and the consequences may be totally expected. David Alderton describes one such encounter of this type, which has created a lasting legacy around the globe…
The world of DOGS • The great Dane is usually accepted as the largest dog in the world, while the Chihuahua, which originates from Mexico, is the smallest.
Invertebrate communication • Effective communication is vital for the mating and survival of invertebrates, and they use a wide variety of methods for this purpose.
The colours of the budgerigar
Buying healthy fish: What you need to look for • The excitement is mounting – everything is set up and the electrics and filter are working, so now is the time to obtain some fish. But where should go, and what should you look for? It pays to do your homework. Otherwise, you could easily end up introducing disease to the aquarium, and creating problems for the future. Greg Jennings provides advice.
STORE CHECKLIST
On the Front Line • A remarkable association between people and rats is helping to ensure the safety of Angola’s population, in the wake of a savage civil war. Other communities elsewhere in the world are benefitting too. Bill Lowe reports.
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
Fish farming in Florida • The breeding of aquarium fish is no longer a small-scale, local occupation that is taking place in just a few localities. It has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon. Here Andrew Mackinnon reports on the earliest centre for commercial breeding, and how businesses there are faring, faced with ever-increasing worldwide competition, particularly from parts of Asia.
Defence mechanisms in reptiles • Effective communication can play a vital role in staying alive, as far as animals generally are concerned. Here Paul Donovan considers the different ways in which snakes and lizards in particular communicate and protect themselves from predators.
The world of CATS
The rise of the lionhead A rabbit detective story! • In a very short space of time, lionhead rabbits have become incredibly popular, but just what is the truth about their origins? David Alderton investigates.
Hermann’s tortoise • This species ranks as one of the most popular choices as a pet. David Alderton discusses its appeal, and things that you need to consider when acquiring a pet tortoise of this type.
A Different Type of TRAINING • Nevertheless, the tasks undertaken by dogs have altered significantly, often in the face of technological progress down the centuries. The emergence of a national train network in Britain led to a new role for our canine companions, although today, their fund-raising efforts here have been largely forgotten, as David Alderton reports.
Fire and passion • Fire-bellied newts are not only highly...