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Jul 17, 2023
Creative and Exotic Pet Name Ideas

A name is the first gift you give your pet. Here are ideas to inspire you.

Tips for choosing

  • Pick something short, one or two syllables, which is easier to learn
  • Avoid names that sound like commands, such as “Kit” or “Fetch”
  • Say it aloud in a calm voice and in a call across the yard

Nature-inspired

Willow, Juniper, Basil, Maple, River, Ember, Storm

Food-inspired

Mocha, Pepper, Biscuit, Olive, Waffle, Noodle, Cinnamon

Mythology and legend

Atlas, Luna, Phoenix, Odin, Athena, Zeus, Freya

Places

Sahara, Bali, Rio, Denver, Sienna, Kyoto, Tahoe

For exotic pets

Reptiles: Draco, Rex, Mojave. Birds: Kiwi, Sky, Mango. Small mammals: Pip, Nutmeg, Clover.

Final tip

Give yourself a week to try a name before deciding. Your pet will tell you which feels right.

This guide is for general information only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified veterinarian. If your pet seems unwell, contact your vet.

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Jul 17, 2023
Animals That Lay Eggs: More Than Just Birds

Egg-laying, or oviparity, is widespread in nature.

Birds

All birds lay eggs, from tiny hummingbirds to ostriches. Many build nests and incubate their eggs with body heat.

Reptiles

Most snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles lay eggs. Some snakes keep eggs inside the body and give birth to live young.

Amphibians and fish

Frogs lay jelly-like eggs in water, and many fish scatter eggs or guard nests. Sharks vary: some lay leathery egg cases known as “mermaid’s purses.”

Insects

Butterflies, bees and beetles lay eggs on specific plants or in nests.

Mammals that lay eggs

The platypus and echidnas, collectively called monotremes, are the only mammals that lay eggs. They feed their young with milk afterwards.

Why it matters

Different egg-laying strategies reflect adaptation to environment and offer clues to evolution.

This guide is for general information only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified veterinarian. If your pet seems unwell, contact your vet.

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