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.

Lizard
They might not be pretty, but lizards do make really fascinating pets. They don't like being handled, so you'll have to be content with watching them instead. There are lots of different types of lizard, so do your research before buying one and ask an expert which one is most suitable for you. Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie is a lizard fan and collected them when she was a child.

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