Know Your Rodents
I originated in Southeastern Europe and Asia-Minor!
Today's furry little friend is the beloved hamster, a regular feature of elementary school show-and-tells. This adorable, tail-less rodent is known for its tendency to run endlessly on a wire wheel and chew on balsa wood in an especially endearing way. The hamster makes a good "starter" pet for youngsters, at least until it develops a taste for the sweet blood of small children. Then it's time for a "burial at sea," if you catch my drift. It may also exist in the wild somewhere, but that would require some research on my part. The hamster remains one of America's most popular pets. . . . perhaps too popular.
posted by EB at 3:35 PM
2 Comments:
I should also mention that "Hamster" is the preferred nomenclature when referring to a resident of Bellingham, WA. Just in case it should come up...
4:13 PM
Welcome back, Eli. Also, I have to tell you that Kate and I were waiting for a Metro at the White Flint Station (which is outside, for those of y'all who don't go that far up the Red Line) and we saw a little critter and were desperately in need of your assistance in identifying this particular rodent. You do a great service to us all with this blog feature. Just thought you should know that.
1:14 PM
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