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Ornamental birds, such as budgerigars, sometimes lay unfertilized eggs. PETBOOK explains why this happens and what owners should be aware of

Breeding behavior Why do pet birds lay unfertilized eggs?

PETBOOK animals predict the European Championship quarter-finals

Soccer oracle Will Germany win against Spain? PETBOOK animals predict the quarter-final results

For many, white wedding doves are part of a successful wedding. But is this tradition still up to date?

Training or a death sentence? Flying white doves – a wedding ritual that is being criticized

Woman kisses white horse on head

Staying protected in the heat & sun Treating and preventing sunburn in horses

PETBOOK gives you an overview of which guinea pig breeds are considered to be torturous breeds.

Preventing animal suffering Torture breeding of guinea pigs! Avoid these breeds

A homeless man and his dog at night on the Millennium Bridge with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.

Volunteer veterinarians These associations look after the pets of people in need

The "immortal jellyfish" Turritopsis nutricula

Constant regeneration 3 practically immortal animals

When a pet hamster suddenly dies, it can be quite a shock for the owner

A shock for pet owners Why would a hamster suddenly die?

Toad migrations often pose great dangers for the animals.

Wildlife foundations call for caution Caution! The toad migration has already begun

When it rains, garden birds usually seek out hiding places to avoid getting wet

Not All of Them Seek Protection What Do Birds Do When It Rains?

Three Iberian lynxes in the wild

Once the world's rarest big cat The Iberian lynx is no longer threatened with extinction

Jay

This Bird Can Memorize Up to 6000 Hiding Places! 7 Amazing Facts About the Jay

Rainbow boa in a vivarium

Without contact to conspecifics Ronaldo, the rainbow boa, gives birth to 14 babies through self-fertilization

Two rabbits sniff pieces of carrot

Nutrition This is why carrots are unhealthy for rabbits

Keeping a chameleon in a species-appropriate way

Reptiles How to keep chameleons in a species-appropriate way

How long do horses actually live? And how does it differ between different breeds? PETBOOK provides an overview

Life expectancy How long do horses live?

Black and white guinea pig on a meadow

More than just squeaking The different sounds of guinea pigs and what they mean

A Jaguarundi in the Rainforest

Makes 14 Sounds Fascinating Facts About the Little-Known Wildcat Jaguarundi

Grass Snake Plays Dead

Communication The different sounds and songs of budgies and what they mean

A guinea pig is fed with cucumber

Shy small animals How to get rabbits and guinea pigs accustomed to people