Pioneer Pets - Chinese Cultural Landscape

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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A "mouse" in the guise of a cat—clearly a large mouse! Those who have seen the Tamagotchi will often have this impression! The Tamagotchi is indeed not a "cat"; its scientific name is the South American, native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a small rodent that has existed since prehistoric times. Its ancestors once lived in rock crevices at altitudes of 500 to 1,200 meters. Despite the cold, arid climate and extreme temperature differences between day and night, the Tamagotchi still lived a peaceful and happy life. Its appearance, demeanor, and personality are very similar to Totoro from the movie, so people prefer to call it "Tamagotchi" and imagine it as a magical rural spirit. The Tamagotchi is one of the longest-living rodents, and a healthy one can accompany us for 15 years. The Tamagotchi is a very individualistic small animal. It is lively and curious, and anything near the cage will be dragged into its "home" for a look. The Tamagotchi is gentle and has no aggressive tendencies. When encountering enemies, it will either flee or shoot urine at them. Therefore, the timid Tamagotchi, once it trusts you, is very willing to play with you. It will run around on you, quietly sit on the computer while you work, and get along happily with any pet in the house, including cats! At the same time, the Tamagotchi is also willing to play games with humans. You can teach it simple actions, such as "stand up" and "sit down," and the clever Tamagotchi can even play rock-paper-scissors with you! However, the Tamagotchi is not easy to bully. If you bully it, it will also make a "" sound or a "" sound to warn you not to come closer, and the more aggressive ones may even stand up and shoot urine at you! However, most Tamagotchi that have been tamed will not exhibit this behavior. The Tamagotchi's personality is similar to that of a child—it is stubborn and mischievous. If it makes a mistake, the more severely you scold it, the more likely it will develop a rebellious attitude, making it distrust its owner and face you with its big rear end. Its self-esteem is very strong. If you offer it its favorite food to tease it but don't give it, and do this repeatedly, it will sulk and hide, and even if you bring the food right to its mouth, it will refuse to eat. The Tamagotchi has another magical trait—it is a "expressive" small animal. Its emotions, such as joy, sorrow, anger, and happiness, are all clearly visible on its face. It is extremely sensitive to whether someone is approaching with kindness or malice. If you treat it well, it will quickly recognize and accept you. But if you just want to tease it, it will quickly realize and start to feel nervous. The Tamagotchi is a very timid animal, and to help it adjust to its new life, the owner must put in some effort. First, the cage where the Tamagotchi is kept should be placed in a dark and quiet corner. Then, give the Tamagotchi some time to familiarize itself with the unique layout, scent, sounds, and members of its new home. Give it plenty of time to observe and adapt, and avoid disturbing it except for feeding and cleaning. This process usually takes more than a week. Some Tamagotchi are naturally unafraid of humans and may adapt in just a few days. Additionally, it is best to arrange some objects in the cage where the Tamagotchi can hide, such as pipes, small houses, and bathing rooms, to make it feel safer. When buying a Tamagotchi, check carefully for any dirt around the rectal area.