Welcome! Which is the most expensive cat ever sold in the world? Why were these animals bought for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars? Find out the answer to these questions and other interesting facts in this article.
The most expensive duck of the world
Big Dave Duck (Cairina moschata): 1,700 euros
These Muscovy ducks have meat with a stronger flavor than other ducks. Did you know that in South America they’re often called “Pato musco”? They get this name because they eat a lot of mosquitoes.
The most expensive little dog of the world
Löwchen, also known as Little Lion Dog: 9,000 euros
Why the name “Little Lion Dog”? It comes from the traditional haircut given to this breed. Did you know that after World War II, the breed almost went extinct? They managed to save it using the few remaining dogs.
The most expensive exotic bird of the world
Palm Cockatoo: 16,000 dollars
Did you know cockatoos can live up to 60 years? A fun fact is that these birds can use tools to open fruit. They're known for their problem-solving skills and high intelligence.
The most expensive natural cat of the world
Savannah Cat: 50,000 euros
Did you know that to keep one of these cats as a pet, it’s recommended to have at least three generations removed from the African serval? First and second-generation Savannahs are larger and much wilder. They form strong bonds with their families and will follow their owners around the house, which is why they’re often compared to dogs.
The most expensive lion of the world
White Lion Cubs: 138,000 dollars
Did you know the first published reports of white lions were in the 1970s? Their white fur is caused by a recessive gene, and their poor camouflage makes them rare in the wild.
Fun fact: a white lion is not the same as an albino. White lions can range in color from blonde to white but still have pigmentation in their eyes. The coloring is due to the “chinchilla” gene causing leucism in the fur. Albinism, on the other hand, is a mutation that affects melanin production throughout the body.
The most expensive labrador of the world
Sir Lancelot Encore the dog: 148,000 dollars
You’re probably wondering why a common breed like a Labrador would sell for such a high price. Sir Lancelot Encore is an exact clone of Sir Lancelot, the family’s original dog. When he passed away, they decided to clone him.
The clone was created by the company BioArts and was the world’s first commercially cloned dog.
The most expensive sheep of the world
Texel Sheep: 430,000 euros
This breed of sheep became popular for the quality of its wool and meat. It originated from crossing local Dutch sheep with English breeds.
The most expensive panda of the world
Giant Panda: 1 million dollars
Since the 7th century, China has used gifting pandas to strengthen diplomatic ties with other countries.
Did you know that today China leases pandas to other countries for 1 million dollars per year, per animal?
The most expensive cow of the world
Missy the Cow: 1.2 million euros
Missy is a Holstein cow. She’s won seven first-place titles in competitions. These contests usually judge the animals’ body structure and production.
The most expensive pigeon of the world
New Kim the Pigeon: 1.2 million euros
New Kim was valued at this price thanks to her exceptional performance as a racing pigeon. She holds records for long, middle, and short distances and can fly 800 meters at 80 km/h.
The most expensive dog of the world
Big Splash the Dog: 1.2 million euros
In China, Tibetan Mastiffs are highly prized because they’re associated with historical figures like Queen Victoria, Buddha, and Genghis Khan, who were said to have owned this breed. According to local beliefs, they’re also thought to bring health and prosperity.
The most expensive horse of the world
Fusaichi Pegasus the Horse: 70 million dollars
This horse is the offspring of Mr. Prospector and Angel Fever, two highly valued racehorses, which led many to believe he’d have excellent racing performance.
A fun fact about his name: “Fusaichi” combines the first owner’s name, Fusao Sekiguchi, with “ichi” (which means “the number one” in Japanese) and “Pegasus” after the mythical creature.
The most expensive cat of the world
Ashera Cat, also known as the Jaguar Cat: 96,000 euros
This breed was created in a U.S. laboratory and combines the genetics of the Asian leopard cat, African serval, and domestic cat. It can reach up to 1.5 meters in length and weigh up to 15 kg!
The Ashera cat is sterile and can only be purchased directly from the lab that created it.
📚 Data source:
https://www.milenio.com/internacional/cuales-son-los-animales-mas-caros-del-mundo
https://animalia.bio/es/muscovy-duck
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https://www.animalesextremos.com/los-animales-mas-caros-del-mundo
https://www.expertoanimal.com/razas-de-perros/pequeno-perro-leon.html
https://es.facts.net/naturaleza/animales/33-hechos-sobre-cacatua-de-palma/
https://es.cats.com/datos-sobre-los-gatos-de-savannah
https://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/CMS-4814698
https://farm-es.tomathouse.com/ovtsyi/teksel.html
https://www.nationalgeographicla.com/animales/2023/01/4-datos-sobre-el-panda-gigante-que-no-sabias
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missy_(cow)
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