Nowadays, many people like to keep pets, some people like cats, some people like dogs, and some people like cats. However, there are some animals in this world whose worth is beyond the reach of many pet owners.
No.10 West Manuel Chicken
When it comes to black chicken, it usually directly thinks of “silk bone chicken” which is often used for stewing soup. But in fact, there is a kind of Simani Wu chicken in Indonesia, which is more black! The Simani black-bone chicken is a kind of black chicken produced in Indonesia. This breeder is not only black all over, but also its bones and internal organs are all black, and only the blood is red. But the eggs it lays are beige and must be artificially hatched to reproduce.
Because it is quite rare, it is called the “Lamborghini of chickens”, and it is the most expensive chicken in the world at a price of $2,500!
No.9 Debraza Monkey
Compared with most monkeys, the debraza monkey has an unforgettable appearance: thick eyebrows, a big back hairstyle and a white beard, people affectionately call it “grandpa monkey”.
The debraza monkey, also known as the swamp monkey, was first found in the wetlands of central Africa. They have a lifespan of about 22 years and are a very valuable animal breed that can fetch around $7,000. But it is difficult for people to find them, and they have an innate ability to hide.
No.8 Toucan
The bird’s beak is very scalar, large and colorful is its hallmark. They are usually forest dwellers and non-migrators. They breed only once a year and lay eggs within a few days of mating, about 2-4 at a time.
The black-billed bird is said to be worth at least $5,000 on the black market and as high as more than $10,000.
No.7 Pan Sheep
Panyang live in many mountains in Central Asia, and they can survive as high as 7,000 meters. Due to hunting and competition from livestock, the number of Banyang sheep has dwindled in various places, and the number in Asia is estimated to be less than 80,000. The decrease in their numbers may be related to their horns. One is that the horns are too long, preventing them from eating; the other is that the horns bend inward and pierce their bodies during the process of growing.
But at the same time, their horns are also a favorite of hunters, and a pair can sell for $5,000, while a full-grown sheep can sell for at least $10,000.
No.6 Palm Cockatoo
Unlike most colored parrots, the palm cockatoo is black with a visible red spot on top of its head. It is the oldest species of parrot in Australia and usually eats nuts.
Due to the low survival rate of their offspring, although protected by the government, their numbers have been decreasing. It is very popular in the international pet market and sells for $20,000.
No.5 Arabian Horse
The Arabian horse is one of the oldest breeds, dating back 4,500 years ago. The Arabian horse is intelligent, active and sturdy, with a distinctive head shape and a high tail that is easily recognizable. It is traded around the world and used for crossbreeding.
Many breeds today, even some expensive ones, have Arabian pedigrees. Its price is about 18,000 to 25,000 dollars, and the price of purebred Arabian horses is about 80,000 to 200,000 dollars. And an Arabian horse named “Green Monkey” sold for $16 million in 2006!
No.4 White Lion
White lions are caused by a very rare genetic variant, but not albinism. Scientists speculate that the white lion may be an ancient species that lived in the polar regions, like polar bears, and formed white fur in order not to be spotted.
In the 1960s, Europeans began to hunt and breed white lions in captivity. The number of white lions continued to decrease, and the wild white lions became extinct. According to 2004 statistics, there are less than 500 white lions in the world, and a white lion cub is worth $150,000.
No.3 Platinum Arowana
Arowana is one of the few ancient fishes that survive today. Arowana existed about 290 million years ago. Adult fish will lay eggs in their mouths and hatch directly, so they are called “Dragon Spit Pearls”. At the same time, because of its bright colors, it is considered a symbol of wealth.
However, what is rare is precious, and the number of golden arowanas is small, so the price is mysteriously high. And the price of platinum arowana, which belongs to the best of the best, is as high as 300,000 US dollars!
No.2 Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan mastiffs originated in ancient nomadic cultures in China, Nepal and Tibet, where they were used by local herders to drive away leopards and wolves to protect sheep from predators.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most expensive dogs, with an average price of $600,000, and the pure white Tibetan Mastiff is more expensive due to its rarity.
No.1 White Crocodile
The white crocodile has terrifying eyes that often make visiting audiences shudder. Due to the lack of melanin deposition in the body, the eyes are pinkish white and the skin is snowy white.
White crocodiles with albinism are very weak and sensitive to light and require careful care. And it can’t get along with ordinary crocodiles, because it is easy to be attacked by the same kind. At the same time, because white leather is an excellent material for expensive leather bags and handbags, they are favored by many bad hunters.
At the same time, they are also extremely rare, with an average of only 3 albino crocodiles per million crocodiles, so they are almost priceless.