Which animal did Byron famously keep as a pet during his time at Trinity College, Cambridge, to protest a rule against dogs?
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Correct answer: A bear
Since the college statutes banned dogs but did not mention bears, Byron kept a tame bear in his rooms. He even suggested that the bear should apply for a fellowship.
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