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Although the Syrian hamster or golden hamster was first described scientifically by George Robert Waterhouse in 1839, researchers were not able to successfully breed and domesticate hamsters until 1939. The entire laboratory and pet populations of Syrian hamsters appear to be descendants of a single brother–sister pairing.

Ball pythons are a popular choice for first-time snake owners. They’re easier to handle than other species, becoming tamer the more they become used to your touch. They usually don’t grow more than three to five feet. This makes them smaller than many other constricting snakes which are kept as pets.

The ostrich, a flightless bird, has the largest eye of any land mammal, measuring up to 2 inches in diameter. It helps the ostrich see predators from a distance and navigate their habitat.

Koalas have fingerprints that are virtually indistinguishable from ours, even though our last common ancestor lived more than 100 million years ago. Like human prints, each individual koala's fingerprint has a unique pattern.

The Irish Wolfhound is an ancient dog breed that was bred for hunting wolves and for use in war. It is the tallest dog breed in the world. These dogs are friendly and kind in nature, though they can also be powerful, athletic and courageous. They have hunting aptitude, but they only become aggressive and ferocious when needed.