Do you want a pet but are looking for something different? Hamsters and goldfish are good, but did you know that many weird and wonderful animals can be kept as pets? We take a look at 12 of the most fascinating potential pets we could find. But please remember, any pet is a lot of responsibility so think carefully, do lots of research and talk to your parents before buying any pet.

Stick Insect
It might look like a twig, but a stick insect can be a pet! True it doesn't do very much, or make very much noise, but the bonus is that it doesn't take very much looking after. Just make sure your stick insect doesn't escape and sit on a radiator, because then they really turn into twigs!