Michael introduces his pet hamster named Slurpy. Slurpy is brown and white with two ears, black eyes, and a small tail. It enjoys running in the garden and playing, and likes eating peanuts and carrots, but does not like water, cats, or people with big feet. Michael also discusses enjoying a Japanese novel called The Travelling Cat Chronicles about a cat and its owner traveling around Japan. Additionally, Michael indicates his favorite wild animal is the elephant which is large, intelligent, and protective.