Top 10 Most Expensive Pets in the World

Many people like to keep pets, but the price of some pets makes them prohibitive for many people. The following is an inventory of the ten most expensive pets in the world, including purebred horses, Tibetan mastiffs, metallic chickens, platinum arowanas, white lions, stag beetles, ashras, savannah cats, palm cockatoos and purple-blue macaws . The following is a detailed introduction to each pet, let us take a look.

1. Thoroughbred horses (110 million)

A thoroughbred horse refers to a specific breed of horse whose ancestry can be traced back to three famous stallions, namely "Dale Arabia", "Goldelfen Barb" and "Perreto". "Erqi". In the United States, if one of the parents of a Thoroughbred is not a Thoroughbred, the horse is called a Thoroughbred Cross, and in the United Kingdom, it is called a Thoroughbred Half. Thoroughbred horses are world-famous for their excellent short- and medium-distance running abilities. They have created and maintained world speed records for various distances within 5,000 meters. In the history of nearly a thousand years, no other breed of horse can exceed its speed. At an auction in 2006, a purebred horse named "Green Monkey" was sold for about 110 million yuan, which attracted widespread attention.

2. Tibetan Mastiff (10 million)

The Tibetan Mastiff, also known as the Tibetan Mastiff, is a large dog with a ferocious personality. They usually have coat colors such as iron-coated gold, yellow, and black, and originate from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Tibetan Mastiff has a strong temperament, noble and arrogant, strong strength, agile and flexible movements, but its endurance is relatively poor, and puppies have poor memory before they reach adulthood. Tibetan Mastiffs are naturally loyal and protective of their owners. They are not only the best protection dogs for nomads, but are also considered the best guard dogs for kings and tribal leaders. At the end of 2011, a Chinese coal mining tycoon purchased a very precious Tibetan Mastiff at an astonishing price, directly breaking the previous record for the highest selling price of a Tibetan Mastiff. This top-quality Tibetan mastiff was sold for about 10 million yuan, which attracted widespread attention.

3. Metal Chicken (6.2 million)

In Indonesia, there is a kind of chicken that pays special attention to the "metallic" appearance. It is called Ayam Cemani. Ayam Cemani is a chicken that is all black, including jet-black wings, feet, claws, and even the tongue, chicken and internal organs are black. In many countries, black symbolizes bad omen, and in the West, people associate black with metal, so this kind of chicken with black tongue, meat and internal organs is called "metal chicken" ;. In fact, in Indonesia, Ayam Cemani is considered a symbol of good luck. There was once a rich man who spent a huge amount of money to buy a shiny black metal chicken as a pet, which cost about 6.2 million yuan.

4. Platinum Arowana (2.13 million)

The Platinum Arowana is a unique type of Arowana, its body color tends to be white or silver, and has a metallic luster. It is said that the genes of Platinum Arowana are derived from Blue Dragon, Super Red Dragon and Overback Golden Dragon. Among Platinum Arowanas, only individuals derived from Super Red Dragon have red fins, while other Platinum Arowanas have white or yellow fins. Because the Platinum Arowana is rare, it is expensive. According to records, a platinum arowana was sold for a price as high as 2.13 million yuan. This further shows the rarity and preciousness of the platinum arowana.

5. White Lion (950,000)

The white lion, also called the "albino African lion", is a variant of the Kruger lion and is native to Africa. White lions were first discovered in South Africa last century. Currently, the number of white lions in the world is less than 100. White lions are not albinos; their eyes are usually light blue. Because they are genetically mutated offspring of African lions, their living habits are basically the same; their individual sizes and development levels are the same; male lions will grow long manes as adults, but female lions do not; and there is no obvious difference in their calls. The price of a wild white lion cub has reached an astonishing US$138,000, equivalent to 950,000 yuan.

6. Stag beetles (610,000)

The stag beetle, also known as the stag beetle, belongs to the order Coleoptera in the class Insecta and the family Lucanidae. Stag beetles show outstanding diversity in species and have typical sexual dimorphism. Male stag beetles of many species are polymorphic, making them excellent subjects for studying insect evolution and phylogeny. Due to their large size and strange appearance, some species of stag beetles are loved and collected by the public. They are also raised and bred as pets and have become important specimen commodities with high economic and cultural value. According to reports, someone in Japan once raised a stag beetle that was over 3 inches tall. The insect was eventually sold for a high price of about 610,000 yuan. The incident once again highlights the rarity and popularity of the stag beetle.

7. Ashla Cat (160,000)

The Ashlar cat is a unique mixed-breed cat breed whose ancestry is between the African serval, Asian leopard cat and common domestic cats. It is considered one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world, with each cat selling for about 160,000 yuan. Ashla cats were bred by British pet dealer Shimon Brodie and American geneticists. Only 100 are sold each year. To purchase this kind of cat, you need to reserve it 9 to 12 months in advance and bear the shipping costs yourself. However, if the buyer is willing to pay an additional 41,000 yuan, the product can be shipped six months in advance. This breed of cat has special appeal to cat lovers and is very limited in number, making it expensive. This makes Ashlar cats a rare treasure in the cat world.

8. Savannah cat (130,000)

Savannah cat, whose English name is Savannah cat, is sometimes translated as "Savannah cat". The Chinese meaning of "Savannah" is "tropical grassland". It is a breed resulting from a cross between an African serval cat and a domestic cat. Savannah cats weigh approximately 8 to 15 kilograms. The breed's appearance is similar to that of a miniature serval, with a wild animal appearance, displaying a tall build and slender frame. They have long legs, long necks, small heads compared to their bodies, and large, wide ears. The Savannah cat breed was recognized by TICA (The International Cat Association) in 2001. The price of a savannah cat is about 130,000 yuan. This price reflects its rarity and uniqueness. The savannah cat has attracted much attention and love due to its similarity in appearance to the wild serval cat, and has become the target of many cat lovers.

9. Palm Cockatoo (110,000)

The Palm Cockatoo is a unique and beautiful cockatoo that belongs to only one genus and one species. Its body length is about 49 to 68 centimeters, its wingspan is 70 to 100 centimeters, and its weight is between 500 and 950 grams. Because of its naked face and appearance similar to a macaw, people also call it the "Coconut Macaw". The Palm Cockatoo is a typical climbing bird with a strong and curved beak. The upper jaw has movable joints. The base of the beak is covered with a wax film. The tongue is muscular and thick. Its feet are short and powerful, with two toes forward and two toes backward, suitable for climbing and grasping. The Palm Cockatoo is native to the Queensland region of Australia, specifically the Cape York Peninsula. Due to its popularity in the international pet market, the price is as high as 110,000 yuan. However, because artificial breeding is difficult, they are seriously threatened by poaching. As a result, the Palm Cockatoo population faces serious threats.

10. Purple-blue Macaw (96,000)

The purple-blue macaw is one of the largest members of the parrot family, with a body length of up to 1 meter and a weight of more than 1.5 kilograms. They are distinguished by their bright blue feathers and large, hook-like beaks that make them very eye-catching. The beak of the purple-blue macaw is curved, the upper jaw has movable joints, the base of the beak is covered with wax film, and there is a thick muscular tongue at the base of the beak. They are good at imitating the sounds of other birds and human speech. Wild purple-blue macaws mainly live in Brazil, and about 95% of the world's wild population is distributed in this area. As one of the rarest creatures in the world, the purple-blue macaw has attracted much attention due to its high price, selling for about 96,000 yuan. However, due to their rarity and high value, these beautiful creatures have always been the target of poachers, causing them to face a serious survival crisis.

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