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.

Mini pig
There's no doubt about it, pigs might be smelly, but they are cute. Most people don't have enough space to keep a full-size pig in their back garden, but they might think again if they met a mini pig! These tiny pigs are perfect miniature examples. They can live inside or outside, and are about the size of a cup of tea. They're so cute TV star Jonathan Ross couldn't resist buying two!

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