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A growing animal library, with sources you can follow and corrections you can see. We publish reviewed pages as the inherited collection is checked.

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21 source-checked articles available

The remaining inherited articles are kept as unpublished drafts. A source check is an editorial review, not independent veterinary sign-off. More animal collections will become available as the review progresses.

Reviewed care guides and articles

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An axolotl
Axolotls

Axolotl care: cool water, safe housing and feeding

Plan for one aquatic salamander with cool, tested water, gentle filtration, safe furnishings and a carnivorous diet.

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A central bearded dragon
Bearded dragons

Bearded dragon care: plan the enclosure, lighting and diet

A practical starting point for one central bearded dragon: space, measured environmental control, UVB and an age-appropriate diet.

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A betta fish
Bettas

Betta care: aquarium, feeding and daily checks

A practical starting point for one domestic betta: a heated, filtered aquarium, sheltered swimming space, suitable food and tested water.

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Snakes

Corn snake care: enclosure planning, feeding and daily checks

Plan around the adult snake’s full length, secure hides and a measured environment, with appropriately sized pre-killed rodent prey.

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A crested gecko
Crested geckos

Crested gecko care: a tall enclosure and a complete feeding plan

A practical planning guide for one crested gecko, with climbing space, controlled humidity, UVB and a clearly specified complete diet.

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A goldfish
Goldfish

Goldfish care: plan for the adult fish

Goldfish need substantial adult swimming space, efficient filtration and compatible companions. Fancy and slim-bodied varieties need different plans.

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Guinea pigs

Guinea pig care: companions, housing, hay and vitamin C

A practical starting guide to compatible guinea pig companions, generous floor space, constant hay and a balanced guinea-pig diet.

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A guppy
Guppies

Guppy care: a stable aquarium and a plan for breeding

Guppies need a mature, heated and filtered aquarium, compatible company and a plan for the extra fish a mixed-sex group can produce.

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A hamster
Hamsters

Hamster care: a spacious home, burrowing, food and routine

Plan a single-hamster setup with a large floor area, deep bedding, a suitable wheel and species-specific care.

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A leopard gecko
Leopard geckos

Leopard gecko care: space, feeding and the humid hide

Plan a spacious, secure enclosure with warm and cool retreats, a humid hide and an appropriate insect diet.

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