Hamster Facts: The Nocturnal Rodent

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Did you know that today’s domestic hamsters come from just one female wild golden hamster and her 12 babies? Learn more about your furry friends!

Ferret Facts: The Cable Guys

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Ferrets aren’t wild animals, rather they are thought to have descended from the European polecat. Learn more about ferrets and their wild ancestors in this RedShed fact file.

Dog Facts: Man’s Best Friend

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Man’s best friend wasn’t always that way. Our dog fact files looks at their history, exploring why every breed of domestic dog is descended from grey wolves, evolving over thousands of years.

Cat Facts: Meow!

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While we might love our domesticated kitties, our cat fact file shows that cats have an interesting history and many wild relatives. Looking at getting a pet cat? Find out more here about one of Britain’s favourite pets.

Budgie Facts: The Pet Parakeet

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Learn all about budgies in our budgie fact file. One of the most popular pet birds in the world, there’s more to these stunning avians than you might think. Find out what it’s like to keep a pet budgerigar.