What does this page offer?
- Read about the basic facts on Critters
- Access some of the free short courses on Critters
- Join OZT as a member to learn even more about how to work with Critters while meeting people from around the world!
You have chosen a career to follow and prepare for; now it’s time to learn more about the species and breeds you will work with.
- Read about the basic facts on Critters
- Join the Critters Group to learn how to work with them and meet people from around the world
- Access all of the free short courses on Critters
- Connect with tertiary institutions and organisations that work with Critters
Basic Facts on Critters
The term “critter” is not part of the scientific Taxonomy of species. But there are many small animals that have been tamed (and, to some degree, domesticated) by humans as pets.
The One Zoo Tree meaning of critter is therefore a living creature that many have as pets, either fully or partially domesticated or sufficiently tamed to stay with humans.
The way we work with critters is in many ways completely different from what we would do if we found each of these species in the wild.
NB: Most of the species listed as critters can still be found in the wild.
List of different Critters species
We currently have nine different species that are domesticated enough to be classified as critters.
- Chinchilla
- Ferret
- Gerbil
- Guinea Pig
- Hamster
- Hedgehog
- Pigeon
- Rabbit
- Silkworm
If you want to learn more about all of the creatures, join us in the community (it’s FREE!). Or go to the COURSE DIRECTORY to read up on the basic facts of each species.
Free Short Courses on Critters
Join the Critter Group
Learn even more about Critters by joining the CRITTER GROUP
Members of the Critters Group can create and discuss any critter related topic, as well as gain access to all the different Short Courses, win awards and meet other critter lovers from around the world. Gain experience points with each short course and compete for the top spot on the leader board!
Topics covered in the CRITTERS GROUP:
- General critter knowledge (Anatomy, Habitat, Behaviour, Diet, Ecological Benefits & Conservation)
- Critter Care & Health
- Creative (Including education, art, design, publishing, media, news and photography)
- Species & Breeds (courses on over 20 different breeds)
Interact with all of the relevant tertiary institutions that feature courses related to critters, as well as animal organisations that work with the species.
If you are not a member yet, then register for FREE!
Career profiles and resources
How many career profiles are there on OZT where you can work with cats?
Contributions by expert members are always appreciated to allow the students to learn about the species they will work with. Please add your contribution through the attached form:
List of Species Mentors/Educators who have contributed to the info:
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A few excellent pictures as examples of the species:
