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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Rabbits & rodents as pets
Azuki, the much-loved Japanese miniature hedgehog who became an
Instagram sensation, with over 407,000 followers, sadly died on the
20th January 2019. His daughter, Monaka, born on the 8th April
2018, is following in her father's footsteps. This is a collection
of adorable photographs of Azuki, Monaka and their friends baking,
playing pool, reading and enjoying other mini-adventures. In his
heyday, Azuki was a mainstay of Bored Panda and was featured on
Time magazine's website. New York magazine called him 'the only
pure thing left in this world', and he appeared in the pages of the
Independent and the Sun. He also had thousands of fans in Australia
and New Zealand. The Adventures of Azuki the Miniature Hedgehog and
Friends is the perfect gift book for the animal lover in your life
who is over dogs and cats and into hedgehogs, for anyone who clicks
on Cute Overload for a break from the news, and for Azuki and
daughter Monaka's still-growing fan base. 'In Japan, hedgehogs are
thought to be a type of rat, and generally don't have a good
image,' Tsunoda explains. 'By publishing a photo book, I aim to
raise awareness.'
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Goats
(Paperback)
Allen Paul
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R272
Discovery Miles 2 720
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Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal
welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert
advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it.
If you already own or are planning to buy a guinea pig this
easy-to-use introductory guide is a must. Clearly illustrated with
colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care
including housing, feeding, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first
aid. Published in association with the experts at the RSPCA, this
book will help you ensure that you are giving your guinea pig the
best possible care.
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Rabbit
(Paperback)
Victoria Dickenson
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R430
R392
Discovery Miles 3 920
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Rabbit is the story of the winsome long-eared animal that hops
through children's stories, myths and legends, and back yards. In
this richly illustrated book, Victoria Dickenson explores the
natural and cultural history of this most familiar creature. From
the giant extinct rabbits of Minorca to the tiny endangered Volcano
rabbits of Mexico, the book explores the history of the species,
with a special focus on the European rabbit, whose history has been
so closely intertwined with that of its greatest predator,
humanity. Celebrated for its fur and its flesh, the rabbit owes its
worldwide distribution to human intervention. Captain Cook took
rabbits to New Zealand to provide food for sailors and settlers.
Their introduction in the late nineteenth century to Australia
resulted in a disastrous plague of rabbits, which could only be
brought under control by the introduction of myxomatosis. The
rabbit is a paradox. It is prey, chased by a thousand enemies from
eagles to foxes to domestic cats. But it is also trickster, who
outwits all rivals, and escapes every trap. The rabbit is lucky,
and his foot will charm away evil. It haunts the graveyard and
dances in the moonlight. The rabbit is suitable as a cuddly
companion for children but also as a symbol of unbridled animal
passion. From Peter Rabbit to B'rer Rabbit to Watership Down and
the Energizer Bunny, rabbits hop through our imagination. Discover
the Jade Moon rabbit, celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and enjoy
the poetry of rabbits in this fascinating study of an animal that,
after the dog and cat, has been granted a privileged place in our
homes and our hearts.
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