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"  Whether it&amp;#039;s a ploy for more attention or just plain craziness, some celebrities take their desire for animal companionship a little too far. Most of us regular folk favor standard pets, like dogs, cats and maybe a fish or two (although one Pennsylvania woman recently found out the fatal way that bears do not make good pets). Below, check out 10 celebrities whose furry friends are just a little bit over the top.  Michael Jackson&amp;#039;s Chimp  Bubbles, the chimpanzee, and Michael were inseparable in the 1980s. However, due to his extremely aggressive behavior, Bubbles was sent to the Center for Great Apes conservatory in 2003. Photo by Getty Images. The Kardashian&amp;#039;s Chimp   This past February, the fiery brunette bombshell sisters adopted a chimp (similar animal shown above) named Suzy who supposedly likes to steal mobile phones and drink Capri Suns. Photo by Getty Images. George Clooney&amp;#039;s Pig   Clooney&amp;#039;s companion for 18 years, Max, the 300-lb potbellied pig (similar animal shown above), was reportedly purchased for one of the eternal bachelor&amp;#039;s many loves. After suffering from a series of mishaps\u2014including being run over by a car in 2001\u2014Max passed away in 2006. Photo by Getty Images. Richard Pryor&amp;#039;s Pony   During the early years of his career, comedian Richard Pryor owned Ginger, a pet pony (similar animal shown above). According to his widow, Jennifer Lee, Pryor was an avid animal lover and treated his pets like they were his children. Photo by Getty Images. Mike Tyson&amp;#039;s Tiger   Thought Mike Tyson&amp;#039;s tiger in The Hangover was just a comedic foil? Think again!His ferocious feline friend reportedly costs about $4,000 per month to own. Photo courtesy of Onlinesports.com. Paris Hilton&amp;#039;s Kinkajou  Socialite Paris Hilton named her pet &amp;amp;lt; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;amp;gt;kinkajou (similar animal shown above)\u2014a rainforest mammal related to the raccoon\u2014Baby Luv. In 2006, the ferret-look-alike bit Hilton on the arm, causing her to rush to the hospital. Photo by Getty Images. Michael Jackson&amp;#039;s Koala Bear  Making another appearance on our list, Michael Jackson at one time owned a &amp;amp;lt; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;amp;gt;koala bear (similar animal shown above) that accompanied the pop star on many worldwide tours\u2014including stops in its native Australia. Photo by Getty Images. Courtney Love&amp;#039;s Turtle   Rocker Courtney Love&amp;#039;s newest pet is a turtle (similar animal shown above). Earlier this year, the singer posted photos online of her and the tough-shell reptile cuddling in bed. Photo by Getty Images.  Kellie Pickler&amp;#039;s Monkey   American Idol contestant and country singer Kellie Pickler was the proud owner of a three-ounce &amp;amp;lt; target=&amp;quot;_blank&amp;quot;&amp;amp;gt;marmoset monkey (similar animal shown above)\u2014that is until, she realized the tree-climbing sidekick was too much work for her busy schedule. Photo by Getty Images. Vanilla Ice&amp;#039;s Wallaroo   When, in 2004, Bucky Buckaroo (similar animal shown above)\u2014a cross between a wallaby and kangaroo\u2014escaped and ran wild in the streets of Saint Lucie, Florida, the &amp;#039;90s rapper no longer wanted the pet. Photo by Getty Images.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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