The celebrity world tends to be the gateway to a wonderful life and in some cases, this means that it opens up their houses to the unusual and very rare pets. Many celebrities have been caught on the wrong end of the receiver by doing things like keeping cats or dogs, but others have taken things a step further and kept creatures that they bring into their living rooms that would not typically be found in the wild.
Tiger Companion
One of the most famous pets to ever be owned by Mike Tyson was his purchase of pet Bengal tigers when he was in the peak of his boxing career in the 1990s. He would later be quite vocal about how huge the burden and the price of owning such grand predators was since they were not the regular pets.
Capuchin Monkey
Pop star Justin Bieber briefly owned a capuchin monkey named Mally, which was an international celebrity when the musician used it to make a tour stop in Germany. The authorities seized the animal because of the lack of paperwork, and this shows that the ownership of exotic wildlife is a complex matter in the law.
Pet Alligator
One of the unexpected choices made by actors was when Leonardo DiCaprio, a baby alligator, bought the specific animal at a charity auction. It was reported that he subsequently gave the reptile to a zoo where it has been given good professional care.
Kinkajou Pal
Paris Hilton who was a socialite owned a kinkajou, a rainforest mammal otherwise known as a honey bear. The night wildlife became headlines when it bit her and this highlighted how hard it was to keep wild animals in home environments.
Wallaby Friend
Ice Cube, a rapper, was reported to have a pet wallaby which is a small marsupial found in Australia. Wallabies are also not as harmful as large predators; however, they also need special conditions and proper attention.
Llama Visitor
Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield also maintained llamas in his large grounds so as to give his estate a farm-like ambiance. Llamas are typically docile, but they are not a common occurrence in the celebrity ghettos.
Octopus Choice
At some point, actor Nicolas Cage is known to have owned a pet octopus hoping it would aid in his acting other than observing its movements. Sea creatures require very superior aquatic environments and hence, they are very complex pets.
Mini Horse
Television actress Reese Witherspoon has miniature horses at her home and is leading a more peaceful rural life off of movie theaters. They are smaller than the standard horses but they need space, good shelter and regular veterinary checks.
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