Great Advice

Published 6/10/03

Once again from the Dispatch — this time it’s advice for avoiding monkeypox. One suggestion: “Avoid contact with prarie dogs or Gambian giant rats that appear sick.” (Emphasis mine.)

Technically, according to Rat & Mouse Gazette (you can’t make this stuff up), they’re African Giant Pouched Rats — 28 inches long and 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of solid muscle.

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