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Thailand
abounds with many interesting pets that have become known
worldwide. Thai pets have unique markings, brilliant colors
and distinctive personalities.
Seal
Point Siamese Cat
Siamese cat
was once known as the "Royal Cat of Siam". It
is gentle, dignified creature that have been kept as household
pets for centuries.
Siamese
cat nicely embodies the elegance and grace of the Thai
nature. In Thailand, these lovable cats are treated as
symbols of good fortune-bestowing luck ion their owners. |
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Korat
Siamese Cat
The color of clouds
before heavy downpour is the charm of this kind of cat. Thus,
the Korat Siamese cat is the star of rain-making ceremonies held
at country fairs throughout the Kingdom. |
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Siamese
Fireback Pheasant
The Siamese
Fireback Pheasant is one of the most beautiful members
of the pleasant clan. The English name dates to 1862,
when the King presented one to France.
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Bantam
Cock
Bantam Cock is a native
of Thailand. The cheeky bantam cock is a domesticated relation
of the red jungle fowl. They are a favorite children's pet and
the Bantam Club has been formed to preserve the pedigree. |
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Elephant
Beetle
Elephant Beetle is
the body builder of the insect world. It is a popular pet for
young boys who use them to stage mock gladiator battles. It grows
up to six centimeters long. |
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Metallic
Beetle
Hard-winged metallic
beetle boast a luminous green shell. Boys keep the beetle in matchboxes
as pets and in ancient Siam, women made colorful ornaments from
their wings. |
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