Do you have an unusual pet?
Then we want your stories for a new feature on ITV Westcountry. Our intrepid reporter Julie Fisher is trying to find the region’s wackiest, weirdest and strangest pets. Perhaps you have a bird that can sing the latest pop songs or pick the correct lotto numbers? Or perhaps they have a look that stands out in a crowd?
Whatever it is we want to hear from you so get in touch.
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Wacky Pet Facts
- Laikia, a dog, was the world's first ever space astronaut. The Russian government sent her into space in 1957 (www.bestfriendspetcare.com)
- Porpoises are frequently seen riding the bow wave of a ship. They make no swimming motions and can ride for more than an hour. Surf’s up porpe! (www.funology.com)
- The cat uses its tail like a tight-rope walker uses a long pole - as a counterweight to aid balance. (www.comedy-zone.net)
- A shark is the only fish that can blink both its eyes (www.armenianteens.com)
- Frogs shed their skin when they get too big for it and then eat it (http://froglet.org)
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