What Pet Would You Choose for Space Travel?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the rules and considerations for having pets on a "long haul" freighter. The ship has a circular route with different planets having different rules for allowing pets off the ship. Earth pets are allowed, but pets from other systems require full details on the critter. The conversation also explores potential pet options, including ferrets, monkeys, lemurs, and the possibility of increasing their IQ. There is also discussion about potential trouble that pets may cause, such as ferrets burrowing and causing damage to the ship. The conversation also delves into the idea of hosting alien species and the potential for communication between certain pets and aliens. The topic of pet poop is also brought up, with the suggestion that it could be
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DaveC426913 said:
Yeah, that's one of the few exceptions. Surface area to volume is low enough that the flagella can get nutrients right through the walls.

Another exception would be two symbiotic creatures - one forming the axle.
Perhaps a breeding pair using flight to hunt?
 
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Noisy Rhysling said:
Perhaps a breeding pair using flight to hunt?

Perhaps a new meaning of screw.
 
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BillTre said:
Perhaps a new meaning of screw.
I was thinking more of a hunting pair, but I'm going to steam that line. THX!
 

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