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I would say that the New Englanders did not accidentally bring mice or rats on their spaceships. However, they did bring cats and dogs, which are usually spayed or neutered, along with smaller pets such as rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils. Common livestock animals would include cows, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. Horses, sheep, and goats were also brought over to live on farms.

What kinds of plants would grow well in this climate? New Englanders would want to see if they could grow bananas, pineapples, mangoes, or citrus fruits. Plants with distinctive flowers, such as jacarandas and plumerias, would also be of interest.

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