(Optional) Identify breeds/varieties of common pet rodents.

Identification should include

• the most common breeds of hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, guinea pigs, and chinchillas
• their origins
• unique physical characteristics of each breed.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does a rodent’s species/breed affect its suitability as a pet?
• What considerations should be made when adding a rodent to a household that already has other pets?
• What is the average life span of a pet rodent?