[Bella]

i'm a fan of miniature animals! (always wanted to have a micro-pig as a pet ) the smaller the size the cuter the animal, i think

have stumbled on these pics of miniature horses at National Geographic. ain't they adorable?



interesting facts about miniature horses, according to NG:

- Adults of miniature horses are about the size of a large dog and usually live for 20 to 30 years.
- Miniature horses eat mainly grass, but they can easily eat too much and their weight should be carefully watched.
- The miniature horse breed took several centuries to achieve its unique size. These horses were originally bred small so that they could work in coal mines.
- Despite their small size, miniature horses can do almost as much as a full-size horse or pony - they can pull carts, be backyard pets, participate in competitions, or even be therapy horses for the disabled.
- Miniature horses are strong for their size. They are also friendly and affectionate.

[Bella]

Miniature pigs (micro pigs or teacup pigs)

i think these animals are the cutest!



interesting facts about micro pigs

- These pigs are usually sub-species of the Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.
- They were selected and bred for their small size for scientific research: pigs that stay small have more advantages in medical research than pigs that grow larger, due to health issues.
- Micro pigs are also used for medical research.
- teacup pigs were first used as a domestic pet in the USA in the 1980s.
- Micro pegs weight less than 68kg (150lb) and are as small as 53cm (21 in).
- There are seven species of miniature pigs: Yucatan Miniature, Yucatan Micro Pig, Hormel Miniature Pig (Minnesota or Sinclair), Pittman Moore, Hanford Miniature, Goettingen Miniature, Ohmini, Lee Sung.
-Micro pigs are much more intelligent than dogs and beat them in IQ tests. They are playful and very curious. They dislike being left alone and when bored, can easily get themselves in trouble by looking for something to do.
- It is best to keep a couple of mini pigs so they can keep each other company.
- Miniature pigs live for about 14 years.
- Micro pigs have no fur, which makes them perfect for all those wannabe pet owners who have allergies to animal hair.

Celebrities that own/ once owned micro pigs:

- Paris Hilton


- Megan Fox


-Shanna Moakler


- Elizabeth Hurley
- Rupert Grint (Ron from Harry Potter)
- Danielle Steel
- Jennifer Love-Hewitt

[Veronica]

mini horses look cute, but i wouldn't like to have one at home. i prefer cats)))

[Mary]

piggies look so cute. i'd like to have one