Special Report

44 Most Exotic Animals People Keep as Pets

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16. Dik-dik
> Natural habitat: Africa

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17. Piranha
> Natural habitat: South America

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18. Flying Squirrel
> Natural habitat: Mexico, Central America, India, Africa, Southeast Asia

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19. Four-eyed opossum
> Natural habitat: Mexico, Central/South America

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20. Geoffroy’s cat
> Natural habitat: South America

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