Among the most popular kinds of pets — dogs and cats — we find animals that would generally be considered somewhat uncommon.

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The Strangest Pets in History

World History

I t's not all that often that we come across someone who owns a chinchilla, a ferret, a fancy guppy, a cockatiel, or a six-toed Norwegian lundehund. But even these unusual animals are no match for the strangest pets in history. Here are 10 of the most bizarre animal companions, kept by a range of famous figures, from Roman orators to Hollywood icons. 

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