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The Friesian horse is famous for its glossy black coat and flowing mane. Learn its history, size, temperament, price, lifespan and care needs.

Rabbits are quiet, but they still talk. Learn what rabbit sounds like thumping, honking and teeth purring mean, and how to read binkies and other body language.

Rabbits can eat grapes in very small amounts. Learn how many grapes are safe, why fruit should be limited, and which other fruits make good bunny treats.

Pet rabbits can live 8 to 12 years or more. Learn how lifespan varies by breed, why wild rabbits live shorter lives and how to help your bunny live longer.

Madagascar hissing cockroaches are large, gentle and easy to keep. Learn why they hiss and how to set up their enclosure, feed them and handle them safely.

Learn how to identify cockroach eggs, how many babies hatch from one egg case, where roaches hide them and what to do if you find one.

Some cockroaches fly, some glide and some cannot fly at all. Find out which species can fly, why they do it and how to stop them coming indoors.

Cockroach bites are rare, but they can happen. Learn when roaches bite, what a bite looks like, the bigger health risks and how to prevent an infestation.

Baby monkeys look adorable online, but owning a pet monkey brings legal, safety, cost and welfare problems. Here is what to know before you buy.