What kind of pets do stars prefer? It turns out that not only cats and dogs.
Chimps, tigers and even an octopus! That's what animals are kept by stars in their domestic zoos.
Michael Jackson and the Chimps Bubbles
The pop king adored animals. His favorite pet was a chimpanzee named Bubbles. The animal lived with Michael Jackson for 15 years and became a real member of his family: Bubbles ate at a common table, used a washroom and helped clean up the house. Unfortunately, the monkey had to part with his master, she became too aggressive, and she was given to the Center for Great Apes. After the death of Michael Bubbles inherited from the former owner of 2 million dollars (!).
Jennifer Garner and the chicken
Recently, Jennifer Garner bought herself a chicken, which now regularly walks on a leash. The actress's pet name is Regina George. Bird loves to walk and eat bugs.
Nicolas Cage, cobra and octopus
Nicolas Cage is known as the main Hollywood spender. However, he spends money not only on luxury villas and yachts, but also on exotic animals. Two cobras lived in his house, which he named Moby and Sheba, a crocodile, lizards and even an octopus. According to the actor, sea reptiles and reptiles help him to adjust to the role.
Leonardo DiCaprio and the giant tortoise
In 2010, DiCaprio bought a turtle Sulcato at one of the exhibitions. Sellers honestly warned the famous buyer that the turtle, which at that time was still quite small, can gain weight up to 90 kilograms! However, this did not scare away the desperate actor, and Sulcat settled in the chic mansion of the star.
Nicole Kidman and alpaca
Nicole Kidman and her husband have their own eco-farm, on which they plant alpaca - animals from the family of camelids, close relatives of lamas. When the star was asked why she chose the alpaca, she replied:
"Because they are beautiful, and they have long eyelashes!"
Mike Tyson, Tigers and Pigeons
The heart of a harsh boxer, known for his quick temper, melts at the sight of pigeons. These birds he loved since childhood, and since 10 years has been engaged in their breeding. When one hooligan killed Mike's favorite pigeon, the future sportsman beat the offender and decided to seriously take up boxing in order to continue to have the opportunity to stand up for his pets. Now Tyson has returned to his childhood hobby and breeds unique sports pigeons that take part in special competitions. This causes indignation in zoosecurity, but the boxer does not react to angry attacks.
Previously, Tyson was the master of two real Bengal tigers, but the cost of their maintenance were so great that the boxer had to give pets a shelter in the state of Colorado.
Kirsty Alley and the lemurs
The actress is a proud owner of 14 Madagascar lemurs who turned her mansion into a real zoo. She adores her pets so much that she even mentioned them in her will.
George Clooney and his beloved Piglet Max
For 18 years he lived with his actor George Clooney, his pet - a boar called Max. Clooney allowed the animal to sleep in his bed, took with him to parties and even on the set. The actor even somehow joked that the relationship with Max became the longest novel in his life. After the pet died, Clooney did not start another pig:
"Such a good pig can not be replaced by anyone!"
Vanilla Ice and kangaroo baki
A popular American rapper chose a kangaroo named Baki as his pet. Kangaroo became very friendly with the other puppy of the musician - a domestic goat, and one day they both fled the house. Friends were able to be found only two weeks later, unharmed.