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    RAT
    Years: 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
    Traits: Ambitious, responsible, perfectionistic, opportunistic

    Curly is a hairless rat who was one of many rats, mice, guinea pigs, ferrets and other small and furries having a day of fun recently at the Winter Wonderland Party for Small Animals, held at Animal Nature in Pittsburgh, Pa. Nearly forty human small-animal lovers came with their pets for fun, photos and fellowship. But little Curly, with his unique look, was a standout. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)