Sunday, January 29, 2012

Not Your Average Pet

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/PhotoGallery/Primates/6.cfm
As you know, I love my dog. But I am also very fascinated by all animals, especially those that could not be a house pet. When I visit a zoo I always look for the Great Apes. I think they are so smart and act a lot like humans. I could watch them for hours. Click here for a wonderful story about a very special Great Ape.

What is your favorite animal that could not be a pet in your house? Tell us why you chose this animal. If you need some ideas, click here.

118 comments:

  1. My favorite animal that is not a house pet is a panda cub. It's my favorite because they are so cute and soft. At the zoo I got to pet one and that is the day they became my favorite animal that is not a house pet.

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    1. I also love panda cubs their so cute

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  2. My favorite animal that I don't have in my house is a monkey. I think they are smart. They are also very quick. But it would be chaos if they lived in my house. They would be touching every single thing and messing stuff up. I think they are the best animals ever!

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    1. That is weird, my brother loves monkeys too.

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  3. I like sharks because in the movie they show information about the shark. It is cool because they have huge teeth.

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  4. I love Bobcats. They look just like kitty cats. I like them because they are fearless,strong, and good at biting. It could not be a pet in MY house because of the biting and he would eat my whole family!

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  5. My favorite animal that is not a pet for a house is a hippo. If it was in your house it would eat you. I like a hippo because I like their teeth because their teeth are long and blunt.

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  6. i like sharks because they can not be a pet all because they could bite you and you would not live the whole 100 years that you are supposed to live. if you have a shark for a pet you would need to work at a zoo maybe just to have a shark as a pet.

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  7. I would want a lion for a pet, because the lion be my body guard. It would be really cool to have a lion. But of course I can't, so maybe I could convince my mother to get me one just kidding.

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  8. My favorite animal is a cheetah. I like how they are so sneaky, but I can't have one because it would eat me alive and well, they're wild animals.

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  9. My favorite animal that is not a house pet is a bull. because there big and they have big horns.

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  10. My favorite pet that is not a house pet is a cub. I think their very cute and would be fun to play with. When I went to the zoo I saw the cubs and when i got to pet them. On that very day cubs were my favorite animal. And finally the reason why cubs can't be a house animals is because their not properly trained!

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  11. If I have to pick an animal out of the house it would be a monkey.I would pick a monkey because they are very active and they swing on their TAILS!!!!!!!!!

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  12. My favorite animal is a elephant. It can not live in your house because it is too big to fit in your house and it can not fit in a doorway.

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  13. My favorite animal is a Silver back gorilla. If I had it for a pet, it would destroy everything in my house.

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  14. My favorite animal that is not a house pet is a panda. It could not be a house pet because it is too big and it would not have any bamboo. And that is why a panda can't be a pet.

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  15. My favorite animal that is not a house pet is a Giraffe. People hate them, but I love them. That is one cool animal.

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  16. I like dolphins because they are very sweet, kind ,and smart. I see them with their trainers feeding them. I wish I had a dolphin because they love being with their trainers and they are very playful and it will keep me busy.

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  17. My favorite animal is a dog.I like their nose and their cute.

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  18. My favorite animal that is not a house pet is a monkey. It's my favorite because they are so so cute and the baby monkeys sometimes drink out of a baby bottle. The first day I went to the zoo I started to like monkeys.

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  19. To me, baby chimps are the cutest darn things...and it would seem possible for them to be trained to live in a home because they are so much like little human babies. However, I saw a documentary on that very topic this summer, where a baby chimp was being raised in a house. While the chimp was little things went very well. However, as the chimp grew older, it grew bigger and was more difficult to contain. The owners actually had to give the chimp to a research lab because it was not working out in a home. I would hate to have to do that to a pet, which is why, although I think having a baby chimp would be exciting, I would not want to have to give it up!

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    1. ashlynn locust groveJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:47 PM

      Yes they are cute but they can be destructive.

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  20. I would like a boa for a pet. They are cool to look at. People think that they are vary mean snakes. Boas are nice snakes. My mother thinks that they are mean snakes but there not mean snakes.

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  21. I would like to have a monkey because they are funny, fun, loud but if they are loud all night my mom will be mad!

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    1. ashlynn locust groveJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:40 PM

      My mom would be super mad and i would never be able to have a pet ever again.

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    2. I think my mom would be so mad because she needs her sleep.

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  22. ashlynn locust groveJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I would like to have a lama because when they take the food off you're hand it tickles and they are very fuzzy and soft.I also like them because they are funny their tongue is so slimy and one licked me before and it was nasty but they are so cute.

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  23. I would like a ring tailed lemur.My parents think there smelly and hard to take care of.They think there gross.But I disagree.

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  24. I would like a wolf for a pet. They look cool and look very soft. Also, some look nice and they could be a good house pet. But when they get mad they get mad they could hurt you.

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  25. Cameron Locust GroveJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I would like an Emu for a pet. Because there cool to look at. People say Emus are dumb animals but i don't think so. An Emu is a flightless bird. They aren't mean animals so that's why i would like an Emu for a pet.

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  26. I would like a pet anaconda. I like them because they look cool to have as a pet also they are my favorite pet! Most people think they are scary or mean but i think they are friendly to people if you don't mess with them. Anacondas are nice snakes. My friend thinks they are very scary.

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  27. I think having a monkey. They are fun to look at when you go to the zoo. Monkeys are funny, sneaky animals. A monkey would drive my brothers crazy! A monkey would be hard to take care of but I really like monkeys!

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  28. I think it would be fun to have a grey seal as a pet. First, I think they are the cutest animals ever! Second, is that it lives in the ocean, so my family would have to move to the beach. Third, they are so funny. They love to play around. That is why I want a grey seal would be so fun to have.

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  29. I love elephants! I specially love little baby elephants. I like how the baby elephants are so big. I wish I could have one and instead of taking the bus i could take my elephant. I Also, I saw two movies about elephants. I saw this one but I forgot what the tittle is but these people fed these baby elephants milk till the babies were old enough to live on there own. The other movie is earth and these cheetahs attacked the big elephant and tried to eat the baby and I felt so bad for the little baby. This is why I love little elephants.

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  30. Garrett- Locust GroveJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I would like a hippopotamus for a pet and they are so darn good looking.People think they can hurt you but I think they can't.It only eats plants.

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  31. a komodo dragon because they are good swimmers also. They will eat anything and they like to stay outside.

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  32. I would chose a Baby Panda. First they are so cute. Second they are black and white colored.Third they are so small.I would like a Baby Panda because they are so cute,they are black and white,and they're so small.I won't know what to do with the Baby Panda when its grown up. Do You?

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  33. If I could have fun any pet it would be a bat. I chose that because bats have many special abilities like being able to see things with sound. I would also want one to keep bugs out of my house. Also I would have a bat because it would be fun to watch. Those are some reasons why I would have a bat for a pet.

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  34. If I could have any wild animal it would be a Baby Red Panda! They are the most adorable thing in the whole wide world! I even have a picture on my blog of a Red Panda! I love them and I wish I had one!

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  35. If I could have a wild pet I would have to say Ii would love to have a snow white leopard. I like them because they are fast runners and very good at hunting down prey. I like them also because I like how they can sort of blend in with the snow and how there fur is soft and white with spots. The bad thing is if you actually had it for a pet it would probably chase you and bite you. I like them because when they are little babies they like to wrestle with each other and it is cute. That is my opinion about a snow white leopard.

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    1. They sound really pretty, Shannon.

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  36. If I could get any animal in the world that is not a house pet I would choose to have a panda cub. I would want to get a panda cub because they are cute and I think that it would be fun to be around a panda cub because their so fuzzy!

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  37. I actually like two animals. A dolphin because they are very smart and cute but thy need to stay in water. I started liking them when our class saw one day on CNN student news that dolphins can help the army by sniffing the water for bombs. The second one is a panda because they are so, so, so cute! But, the are WAY to big to have in your house. And, since I live in the United States Of America, there's no bamboo. Anyway, they are my favorite animals!

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  38. I like cheetah cubs and they are little and I can snuggle up with them. They jump high and I like that. I like how they run so fast. I would chase them. I would like to give them their milk in a bottle just like a baby.

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  39. I think I would like a Polar Bear cub for a pet! They are so soft. I could just lie in bed all day with my face in it's white puffy fur. Unfortunately, it eats un-cooked fish. Also, it'll get to big! I really want one, but I know I can't take care of one. I'm scared of my PUPPY'S teeth, so imagine a Polar Bear! When I'm not so scared to get close to one, I'll definitely take the first chance I get to feel a Polar Bear cub. My favorite animal is a bear, and I LOVE Polar Bears!

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  40. I really really like otters but if you annoy them they will get aggressive and they will bite you and it will hurt a lot. And another reason why you don't want them is because they just might run away from you and hide under furniture and then you won't be able to reach them and get them out of their hiding place!

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  41. I actually like the porcupine because they are so dangers and that is why they can not be pets and they need wired food.And I like porcupines because they are some what cute so how.Porcupines can be found sometimes in your back yard that is why I like porcupines.

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  42. My favrite animal that is not a house pet is a killer whale. I like killer whales because thay have black and white on them so thay can camiflosh. Thay can camiflosh under ice. And thay can camiflosh in the snow. And under an ice berg.

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  43. My favorite animal is a Cheeteah. I like them because they have dots on them and I think that is why they are so cool. I heard that they are really good runners because they have very long legs. It is the fastest land animal. That is why I think Cheeteahs are so cool.

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  44. My favorite reptile is a snake. I like snakes because most snakes can do cool things like spit poison or eat animals that are five times their size. I also like them because of their color. One of my favorite snakes is the Flying Snake. This is my favorite reptile.

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  45. My favorite animal is a shark. I like them because they live in water and are the kings of the ocean. I like them also because a diver can go in a cage and the shark likes to bite the cage. I like that they have a big stomaches and they eat almost anything.Sharks are the coolest of all.

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  46. My favorite animal is a Ape. I like them because they are 10x stronger then a man so I don't have to worry about robbers coming into my house. They are also cool because of there muscles because they stick-out. I like them to because of Rise Of The Plant Of The Apes when Buck jumps on the Helicopter and throws the guys out. That's why I like Apes.

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  47. My favorite animol is a monkey. I like them because they are funny when they make a sound. Also my mom calls me monkey.But some are bad and some are good.I also think that they are funny when they hit there chest and the sound together.

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  48. My favorite animal is a shark. A shark would not make a good pet because it could kill you. And sharks live in the water all the time. My favorite thing about sharks is that they can breathe in the water. My other favorite thing about sharks is that they are awesome.

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  49. My favorite animal is a house pet. It is a dog. But I also like dolphins because they are pretty. I like dogs because they are playful and cute. I like the name Cinder because it is the name of my dog. I like the color of dolphins, it is like two colors mixed blue and white.

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  50. My favorite animal or house pet is a panda. I like panda's because they are one of then comest animals in the world. I also like there fur color which is black and white. And you know what one of my favorite colers are green and they eat green grass. I love pandas so much even know I have not sawe one ever.

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  51. My favorite pet would be dolphin. Because they are friendly. They protect you from sharks.Also they are cute. You can swim with them to.

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  52. My favorite animal is a rattle snake. One of the reasons I like rattle snakes is because they make a cool rattle sound. I also like rattle snakes because of their fangs. There pretty cool. I like the scales on their body too.

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  53. My favorite animal is a shark.It is my favorite animal because they are really big and they have sharp teeth. They are to big to live in a house.

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    1. They are superb fast swimers. Sharks are realy cool.

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  54. My Favorite animal is a wolf. But i cant let it into my house. I cant because their dangerous. And also theres the king cobra i like them a lot but their venomius. Well thats all.

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  55. My favorite pet is a cat. They are not a wild animal. I have a cat. I'm the one that pay's more attention to my cat. I like cat's because they are very cute. I also like how they purrrr.

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  56. My favorite pet is dogs because they are good to play with.Also,because they get up and play.

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  57. My favorite is Lion because they are loud and crazy.

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  58. My favorite pet is a fish. I like fish because they are very cute, but mine is dead.

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  59. My favorite pet would be a king cobra beacas they spit vedom and get rid of rodents.

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  60. My favorite wild animal is a cheetah. I love cheetahs because they run super fast,and there fierce too! But the baby cheetahs are so adorable also. And if I ever saw a cheetah at a zoo I will be amazed and also facinated. I mean I'll watch them for HOURS!! So I LOVE cheetahs!

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  61. My favorite pet out side is a arctic wolf. I would like to have a arctic wolf for a pet because they look really cool. I would also like to have a cheetah. I would like to have a cheetah because they're really fast and have a cool design on it.

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  62. I would like a Gorilla so I could train him to be my personal chef. I also would train to stand still so he could be my punching bag. I would train him to talk

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  63. My favorite zoo animal is the panda bear because this animal is strong courage's . the panda also is cute

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  64. My favorite animal is a horse. I wish I could have a horse as a pet. So I can ride him or she. I LOVE horses. I want a horse as a pet.

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  65. My favorite zoo animal is the panda bear because this animal is coursge's. the panda also is cute.

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  66. My favorite anima is a Cheda because I like the color of it. What is your favorite animal? I love Cheda I wish I can get it. Probley when I grow up I would get a Cheda. I hope I get a Cheda when I get bigger

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  67. My fav pet is a dog I have one and I want a new one and cooper. The pet I do not want is a garilla they are mean and scary. but I llove pets a lot I will bye them when i am older. I am going to train my pet a lot.

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  68. I really want a raccoon for a pet because they are just the most cutest things ever even though they can get rabies I still think that is would be really cool to have a pet raccoon I have never and I mean never seen a raccoon in person I have only seen pictures and videos on TV. I think that raccoons could be a pet but it would be really dangerous I've seen something on TV where a man though that it would be a good idea to go out and get a raccoon and keep it as a pet. It went well for a day then the raccoon started to chew the walls and climb in so.....

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  69. My favorite pat is a dog. What's your favorite pet? I like all pets but snakes. Some people in the jungle have pet monkeys. Why do people have Apes as pets.

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  70. I love monkeys but never get one as a pet. Except if you have a million bananas in your house. So never get a pet monkey!

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  71. If I could pick eney animal I would pick the snow leperd because they are white and cuite

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  72. My favorite animal is a monkey because they can climb so high and grab things. Also they are very cute and funny!

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  73. My favorite animal is a monkey because they can climb so high and grab things. Maybe they can climb high and get me some bananas because bananas are amazing. I wish I could have my own little monkey to climb high and GET MY BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  74. My favorite not average pet is a monkey because they swig tree to tree and they eat bananas. I also like monkeys because they look SO cool because you can barley see there face. I also like them because they are funny when they slid down BIG trees.

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  75. I do not wont a bananas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THAR THE WORST!!

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  76. human because then i would have some friends to play with all the time!

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  77. My favorite animal is a dog because most dogs are friendly .I also love dogs because they are easy to train.

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  78. My favorite animal is a dog because my dog Tazzy is tiny and cute at the same time.

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  79. I like cougars. They are my favorite animal because as babies they look cute but when they grow up they are fierce. I love cougars because cougars can hide very well at night. I want a baby cougar!

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  80. My favorite pet is a zebra. I can't have a zebra as a pet in my house because it would run into the walls and break stuff on the walls. I like zebras because it has stripes.

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  81. A bad pet in your house is a fox. Because if you take it outside it would hunt for animals outside. It would hurt my dog and it would not be a good house pet.

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  82. My favorite none house pet is a liger. The reason you can't have a liger is because it would kill you. It would attack you too. A liger has a tiger head and a lion body.

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  83. My favorite animal is a monkey. The reason you can't have a monkey is because it will start to break stuff and poop on the floor.

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  84. I would like to be able to have a kangaroo as a pet. So I could fight it. I hope that I would win. I would like to hop around in it pouch.I can not have it because it hops so hie that it can damage the ceiling.

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  85. One of my favorite animals is a penguin because they are cute to me.I would not be able to have a penguin as a pet because it would not be the right home for a penguin because it lives in really cold places. Penguins are awesome!

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  86. I would like a monkey. But not inside the house because it would make a mess all over the place. It would jump on the couch and it would eat all of my bananas.

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  87. A red eye tree frog is a bad animal to have as a pet because it can kill you. This frog is poisonous. The red eye tree frog is my favorite animal even though it can kill you.

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  88. I would choose a giraffe because it can't fit in your house. They can pick you up and put you in a tree. Giraffes are extremely tall. Their necks are really tall.

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  89. My favorite animal is a tiger because it is orange and white. It has sharp claws. A tiger would not make a good pet because it would chase you and maybe try to eat you.

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  90. I really want an ostrich but it would try to strike me with its razor sharp claws. It would also try to peck me with its huge beak.If it was going to race me it would win because it is the fastest bird.

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  91. I would want to live with a wolf because he would be playful and follow orders. But the wolf would scratch the doors and go to the bathroom on the floor.

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  92. My favorite animal is a cheetah but you can't have them in a house. It is too fast for me to catch. It might break something.

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  93. I want a bull as my pet but I can't because it is against the law. It will wreck your stuff if it is mad.

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  94. My favorite pet is a goat. I can't have a goat in the house because it would jump on me and headbutt me. Also it would break everything. My goat is small but good at jumping. It lives in a barn at South Carolina at my grandparents' house.

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  95. My favorite animal is a shark.I would like a shark as a pet but it would eat all the people in the house.

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  96. I would want a whale as a pet because it would be fun to ride but it would break my parent's house

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  97. I would not like a gorilla as a pet because they smell very bad and eat evrythingthey see. Another reason I don't want a gorilla for a pet is because I am not very found of animals.

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  98. Well,I would LOVE to have a spider monkey because spider monkeis are small,different,and so cute!!! Any way the reason that spider monkies
    are not house pets and tis gose for all the monkies. Just because most monkies are cute the could be really dandrous.

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  99. My favorite animal that i wnat to have as a pet is a owl they are cute and pretty.

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  100. My favirote animal is a pandabear. They live
    in China. They love to eat bamboo. But they are not house pets at all. They can get very agresive.

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  101. My favorite animals are turtles and tortises but since you can have them as pets i would like a cowola.

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  102. My favorite animal is a hawk because its cool looking.

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  103. My favorite animal is a guaker parrot because they can talk and they look nice i have one at my house and he just sits there at the bottom of his cage and copies what we say.If you would look on google you would find many pictures of them sitting in their nest.That is my favorite animal.

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