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Popular Pets for Kids
Kids love pets and pets love kids even more. The most popular choices for pets today are still dogs and cats but many people select more unique animals to share their homes and lives. There are many different animals that can make great pets. Some people choose fish, snakes, turtles, or birds as their ideal pet. Other pet choices include iguanas (above), monitor lizards, tarantulas, toads, rats, mice and hamsters. There are even some people who take a fancy to such delightful pets as a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach or a de-scented skunk. If you have one of these animals in your household they need to be checked by a veterinarian who specializes in exotic pet care. Why not try this fun quiz to see how much you really know about pets: 1. What is the most popular name for a pet? A. Bubbles 2. We know that a cat has a more sensitive nose than we humans, but do you know how much better a cat’s nose is? How much stronger is the sense of smell for a cat when compared to your own? A. 14 3. Are fish happier alone in an expensive tank with wonderful rocks and colourful sand or in a plain bowl with 2 or more fish? 7. The smallest dog in the world was a Yorkshire Terrier from England, what did it weigh? 8. An Australian Cattle dog holds the record for having lived the longest number of years of any dog. Do you know how many birthdays this dog had? A. 29 9. What feature on a cat has unique ridges and patterns that are different for each one? 10. What causes a cat to wag its tail, according to scientists? A. happiness at seeing the owner
A. Bubbles 2. We know that a cat has a more sensitive nose than we humans, but do you know how much better a cat’s nose is? How much stronger is the sense of smell for a cat when compared to your own? A. 14 3. Are fish happier alone in an expensive tank with wonderful rocks and colorful sand or in a plain bowl with 2 or more fish? 4. Hamsters are funny, curious creatures that love to play and explore, but do they enjoy living alone? 5. Which animal is currently the most popular choice as a pet, a cat, or a dog? 6. What is the heaviest weight recorded for a dog? 7. The smallest dog in the world was a Yorkshire Terrier from England, what did it weigh? 8. An Australian Cattle dog holds the record for having lived the longest number of years of any dog. Do you know how many birthdays this dog had? A. 29 9. What feature on a cat has unique ridges and patterns that are different for each one? 10. What causes a cat to wag its tail, according to scientists? A. happiness at seeing the owner This is an original news article © The Kids WindowCheck out our range of children's animal costumes inside.
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