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146: Urban Nature
Act Four

God Bless The Hamster Who Has His Own

True stories of what happens when children are allowed to bring nature's own creatures into the house as pets. When it comes to rodents, fish and amphibians, it often works out badly...for the pets. We hear especially from one Chicago high-school freshman, who spoke with producer Starlee Kine. If you're looking for "bite toad," this is it. (5 minutes)