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@ Wild Horse of Chincoteague
Marvin begins his journey to encounter Exotic pets!
Wild Horse of Chincoteague
The wild horses of Chincoteague still run wild in a National Park, where they swim from island to island, and roam where they want! If you camp with them, be prepared to share your picnic basket, Yogi has nothing on them when it comes to stealing your treats!

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@ Giant Anteater Walking

Blue And Gold Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

Giant Anteater Walking
If I played basketball, I would be a first draft pick! My amazing height, er, length would give me superior dribbling and blocking skills, but here I am, living my dream instead, searching the plains for anthills!

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@ Black Cat Pouncing
“Oh hello, Marvin!” cried Solaris. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Marvin.
Black Cat Pouncing
You cannot see me, I am the night! A black void of fluffy hair and a slow wiggle, waiting for my prey! A quick pounce and that feather duster is MINE! pixabay694730

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@ Capuchin Monkey
Marvin and Aurora agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Marvin and Aurora exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Capuchin Monkey
Some of my relatives have some pretty big roles on the silver screen, we're cute! We're tiny! And full of antics and comedial relief!

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@ Stallion at Sunset
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Marvin. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Choose a name glanced up from her tour guide, in which she had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Marvin?”
Marvin pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Choose a name. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Stallion at Sunset
Racing the wind along the shoreline, rearing up in victory! The setting sun showcasing my fit form!

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@ Lion Tailed Macque
Choose a name groaned, clutching her stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Choose a name," sympathised Marvin. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Lion Tailed Macque
If you ever come visit South India, you'll find me here, hanging out with family and friends! I know my facial expressions can be off putting, but I really am pretty friendly!

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@ Dragon Fly Perching
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Marvin!” said Smokey. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Marvin good-naturedly took charge of Smokey's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This he donned and then Marvin helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
Dragon Fly Perching
When you're out paddling in your kayak, don't be surprised to find me perched on your bow.

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@ Echidna Foraging
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Marvin," said MooDonna, "for this experience alone?" Marvin, admiring the creature at the centre of the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
Echidna Foraging
If you can't spell Echidna, you can just type in spiny anteater! Because they are my favorite dinner! AND what makes me special, I am a mammal that lays eggs! Those platypus' get all the limelight!

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@ Yellow Bellied Sea Snake
Marvin and George got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Yellow Bellied Sea Snake
If you're an unwary fishy swimming along, I'll glide over you with my camoflauged belly, and birds of prey can't find me from the air, I'm the color of the sea from the top!

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@ Common Lizard
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Marvin?” asked swinger. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Marvin.

Common Lizard
Common? Common? Are you kidding me? There's nothing common about me. Why, I'm brown and handsome, my mother told me so!

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@ Cicada
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Marvin!" said Frizzle.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Frizzle.
Cicada
Well, not just an ordinary cicada, I'm a Canthgaster Cicada! Look at me with my nose in the air, why, some might think I'm a bit stuffy! But honestly, I'm just following my nose to the best eating spots!

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@ Cicadas
Barnaby groaned, clutching his stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Barnaby," sympathised Marvin. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Cicadas
Well, finding food is easier in pairs, meet my BFF Amy!

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@ Golden Pheasant
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," HappyCheerling said, offering Marvin a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, HappyCheerling!" said Marvin. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Golden Pheasant
My brilliant plumage has also earned me the nickname of Rainbow Pheasant, and my gorgeous array of feathers originally hailed from China, but you'll find that we were a desired export, and have adapted well to other places!

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@ Hummingbird
“Do you remember our last safari, fire fox?” exclaimed Marvin. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
fire fox agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, fire fox," remarked Marvin.
Hummingbird
When planning your garden, please be sure to add some brightly colored reds and purples, with sweet nectars! My favorite to bury my beak in and sip of the yummy-ness within!

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@ Garden Snail with Hawthorn Berries
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Garden Snail with Hawthorn Berries
Ooh, look at me, I'm all decked out and ready for the red carpet! *pixabay 3779859*

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@ Galapagos Iguana
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Marvin. Skye agreed with Marvin. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Galapagos Iguana
Iguana, I wanna! I wanna iguana go with you to explore the wilds!

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@ Cotton Topped Tamarin Monkey
Marvin and Meow Meow had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
Cotton Topped Tamarin Monkey
Cotton Top is a great name for me, it looks like a lovely ball of fluff, and when the breeze blows gently through it, I look like Fabio on the cover of a paperback book!

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@ Flamingoes in the Fog
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Snow White?" whispered Marvin. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Snow White reassured Marvin that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Flamingoes in the Fog
Wading out in the cool river early in the morning, the mists giving way to pale rose sunlight, matching our plumage, it's going to be a great day!

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@ Hooded Cobra
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Marvin. "Each month features one of the critters we've met on our mini-safari! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour."
"Sounds a great idea!" agreed Billy. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
Hooded Cobra
Even a simple photo of me causes hearts to speed up and fear to seep out your pores, heh! Heh! Heh! Fear me!

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@ Yellow Butterfly
"Hey there, Marvin! Did you hear how Fresco fell off the landing stage into the sea while trying to get a better view of one of the creatures?"
"He was still squelching when he got back on the tour bus, WillDroid!"
Yellow Butterfly
Perching precariously on thistle, we don't mind if it's a little prickly! The delicious nectars are some of our favorite, making summer the best season of the four!

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@ Bumble Bee
"It's turned a bit hot, Marvin. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Hester.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Marvin.
Bumble Bee
Call me Queen Supreme Ruler please. So much of your food and world depends on me being, well, busy as a bee! Please don't swat me, or spray me, I just want to gather pollen and help fruit trees multiply output and so much more!

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@ Common Garden Snail
Marvin and Mittens shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Marvin. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Mittens. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Common Garden Snail
Nocturnal by nature, you'll find me hiding by day in the dark leafy greens in your garden. We tried to ramp up our street cred by saying we were vampires, but we lacked the fangs to back up the claim.

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@ Brazilian Anteater
Marvin and Jubb Jubb shook paws and said “How do you do?” to the next creature who had come to meet them, and posed for a souvenir photo. “Why am I always on the left?” grumbled Marvin. “Let’s change sides.”
“No,” said Jubb Jubb. “Being on the right shows my best side.”
Brazilian Anteater
Somewhere there's a blue anteater hanging around with a pink panther, but that's now who I am, although, I really do love ants! You'll find me in the rainforest, slurping up ants like a pro!

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@ Green Snake
“Do you remember our last safari, Nicole?” exclaimed Marvin. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Nicole agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Nicole," remarked Marvin.
Green Snake
Slithering silently, and native to North America, I'm hard to find in the greens of summer!

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@ Costa Rican Moth
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Marvin!" said Lilac.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Lilac.
Costa Rican Moth
Yeah, yeah I know! "It's so cute!" I hear it all the time! I was really going for fierce and scare the birds, but in a twist of fate, I make them laugh.

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@ Yellow Mongoose
“Oh hello, Marvin!” cried Choose a name. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Marvin.
Yellow Mongoose
Golden fur covers me, hence my name! I live mainly in Africa munching on small critters in the night, and my Mongoose family have a fierce reputation for winning battles with Cobras, but we avoid it when we can!

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@ Fire Salamander
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Bubblegum?" whispered Marvin. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Bubblegum reassured Marvin that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Fire Salamander
Fire Salamander! Yeah, because you can see my hotness shimmer through and decorate my skin...

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@ Little Lizard
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Marvin!” said shyla, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Marvin. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Little Lizard
She may be small, but she is mighty!

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@ Cobra Strike
Marvin has now met enough "Exotic" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Valley Between the Hills
The hidden valley between these hills is a popular locale for the smaller pets of PnF. Housing a city most pets overlook, the tiny prints of pets have made history with the largest tiny museum, art gallery, and comedy club in existence.

Cobra Strike
Rearing up and giving a final warning that I am not someone to be trifled with. Walk away, slowly and quietly...
Marvin has enjoyed meeting "Exotic" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!