Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why are Dalmatians associated with fire trucks?” and “How do hamsters fit so much stuff in their cheeks?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Artic Birds and a graphic novel about DND playing dogs. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump or email us at stumpthelibrarian@kdl.org We can’t wait to hear from you!
Concerning Dalmatians:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Dalmatian/28606
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dalmatian/
https://www.livescience.com/33293-dalmatians-official-firehouse-dogs.html
https://www.rd.com/article/why-firehouse-dogs-usually-dalmatians/
Concerning Hamsters:
Curious About Hamsters: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C913386
Homemade for Hamsters: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C486355
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek_pouch
https://www.ifaw.org/animals/wild-hamsters
Hamster stuck in candle jar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZ6gzyg7yY
Hamster makes a U-turn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWzuNr0ulUY
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