Presenter:_So,_how_many_pets_are_there_in_the_UK_in_total_Sandy'>Presenter:_Ah!_That’s_sad._So,_what_other_animals_do_the_British_like_to_have_at_home_Sandy'>Presenter:_And_which_other_animals_are_popular_as_pets_Sandy'>Presenter: And which other animals are popular
as pets?
Sandy: Well, there are about 1 million
pet rabbits in Britain. However,
researchers claim that in general pet
rabbits aren’t looked after properly.
Many don’t have enough space to run
in, and they aren’t getting the correct
food. Animal campaigners have
started a “rabbit awareness week” to
tell people how to take care of their
pets.
Presenter: Ah! That’s sad. So, what other
animals do the British like to have at
home?
Sandy: Well, birds such as parrots are
popular, as are chickens and ducks.
There are also about one million
guinea pigs, and about half as
many hamsters. Finally, horses and
tortoises are ninth and tenth on the
list.
Presenter: So, how many pets are there in the
UK in total?
Sandy: Good question! Well, the top ten
animals represent about 62 million
animals, which is about the same as
the human population of the country.
That’s one pet for every human. And
that’s not including less popular
creatures such as snakes and spiders.
Presenter: So, I can see that you’ve brought in a
lovely little dog.
Sandy: Yes, he’s a six-year-old Maltese.
Presenter: He’s so cute.
[to the dog] Who’s a
good boy? Who’s a lovely little boy?
Sandy: Erm, you probably shouldn’t put your
face quite so close to his…
Presenter: …
[the dog attacks him] Ow! He bit
me!
Sandy: I did warn you.
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