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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1981
Page
13
The piece previews a rodent revue with talking point about front teeth and dental care. It notes rodents are small and easy to fit in a home but warns of a hitch in telling one from another. The comic presentation promises audience familiarity with each pet.
An Asian desert creature first discovered in 1930 is noted for cheek storage, nocturnal play, and stubs on tails. They may threaten crops, so beware of escapes that could damage farming lands.
Curious gerbils are described as energetic jumpers with kangaroo like hind legs. They are praised as easy to care for but cages require monthly cleaning. The note warns some states restrict them due to escape risk in desert climates.
The article highlights placid guinea pigs known for calm temperaments and lap warmth. It notes their tailless variety as the largest and longest living pets on the page, tracing their origin to South America and their pig like sound.
The smallest mammal ever kept as a pet, related to the house mouse, comes in seventy colors with white favored. Nocturnal in habit, it sleeps by day and is active at night.
A quirky guide notes aquariums can serve as small enclosures for a range of pets. It suggests proper setup, ventilation, and safety to keep curious animals contained and healthy.
You can buy food made for your pet. Carrots, lettuce, apples and sunflower seeds are special treats.
The report notes that every pet in the set needs an exercise wheel while the guinea pig does not. This highlights a divergence in equipment needs among the pets.
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