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Mammal study: Hamster

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The Winter White Dwarf Hamster  Phodopus sungorus  has a greyish, white brown coat of fur. Pippin is around 2 years old and the lifespan of a hamster in captivity is around 2-3 years old. Pippin lives in a hamster cage and it gets cranky when the house is removed from the enclosure. It is small and cute, but does not seem to like interruptions and noise. It eats broccoli and other vegetables.  Pippin the Winter White Dwarf Hamster

Mammal study: Sugar glider

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The scientific name for sugar glider is  Petaurus breviceps , which translates as "short-headed rope-dancer." Sugar gliders are nocturnal creatures, they sleep in the daytime and are awake at night. The average lifespan is around 12-15 years. R & M brought their two sugar gliders by the name of Milo & Lilo. One is female and the other is male. The male sugar glider has a bald patch on its head. Sugar gliders are omnivores, they eat vegetables, eggs, fruits, pellets, etc.

Mammal study: Monkey

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Monkeys ( monyet in Malay) of all sizes are frequently spotted at Bukit Jalil park.

Mammal study: Horse

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We visited the Equine Park at UPM & had a private tour of the horse stable.  Kuda padi is the local Malaysian pony. Pregnant mare with blue eyes