The reason they can withstand this killing is because they breed quickly. Statistics like these are something that catches a reader’s eye. This is something that, I think, “Scared to Death” by Ed Yong lacked. In “Scared to Death”, it talks about “Landscape of Fear”; and how animals react to this.
"Hunting tigers ceased to interest me some years ago. I exhausted their possibilities, you see. No thrill left in tigers, no real danger. I live for danger, Mr. Rainsford. "
They are misunderstood due to the myths of their locking jaw and aggressive behaviors. But with the right training and taking care of them properly, they can begin to be understood for the loving, family friendly breed they really are. When going to any animal shelter, what you will
Even if people have had their animals for years they could “turn on you” and attack you when you don’t expect it. Next time you are thinking that you want an exotic pet think of the cost and your personal
Exotic animals are animals that stay wild, do not have resources that are easily accessible, and can be dangerous which means that humans should not be allowed to keep them as pets. If exotic animals stay wild then they should not be allowed as a pet. In the text piece entitled “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger” by Mia Lewis it states “Exotic animals are something else. They are wild animals with wild animal instincts, even when born in captivity”.
Many people use dogs or cats as their emotional support animal, but there are some that would consider their exotic pets an emotional support animal as well. Exotic pets should not be considered emotional support animals because they can be potentially harmful to the owner and the people around them and are not usually a domesticated animal. Many people enjoy owning pets that could be considered exotic. They feel that it shows wealth and power. Some people even go so far as to consider this
Exotic animals should not be pet’s, well unless you have a death wish that is. Even if you have a death wish, which you shouldn’t, you still should not own exotic animals as a pets. Exotic animals carry diseases. “According to the central disease control, exotic pets can pass on and infect humans with a variety of diseases including the Herpes B virus, Rabies, Salmonella, Ebola, Monkeypox.”
Maintaining an environment suitable for an animal from a different ecosystem is extremely time consuming and expensive. Modern day homes are not equipped with backyard jungles for Bengal tigers, or large amounts of spaces with objects for chimpanzees to climb on. It is nearly impossible for exotic pet owners to imitate the natural homes of these animals, which is what they require to ensure the animal lives a comfortable life. What most fail to realize is that these animals will not be able to adapt from a South American jungle, or African plain to a caged in backyard with a completely foreign ecosystem and lifestyle than these animals are meant to belong in. Finding veterinary care for exotic animals is a difficult task, let alone being able to meet the dietary needs of large, carnivorous animals or massive mammals.
Exotic animals belong in the wild, not as “pets” in people 's backyards. Almost every owner of an exotic animal is severely injured or killed, but once the people buy them they will soon face the consequences. In some states it is illegal to even have them there, and against. The reason people keep these extremely dangerous animals is because they get attached to them and find them cute.
Wild animals are called “wild” for a reason. How can we be educated about wild animals when we are not seeing them in their natural environment? Captivity lacks the ability to show animals true behaviors. A polar bear’s enclosure is one-millionth the size compared to its home in the wild (Derr). With nowhere to go the polar bear ends up spending 25% of its day pacing and walking around in tight circles (Derr).
You can almost instantly tame the dangers of the wild and turn them form vicious attackers to loyal minions in seconds. As interesting as it may seem, it isn’t easy. You need bait to lure it or distract it so you can get close enough to it to appease it without it attacking you, just to tame the animal. As you tame animals and move further into the game, you can gain the ability to purchase skills and tame newer categories of predators. You could also take a second to make sure your animals are okay and heal them or pet them to pull of your “ east master” role.
Being held captive leads animals to have abnormal behaviors that unfortunately can lead to the deaths of people. Although zoos and sea-parks claim they are all about educating the public and conservation we know its
This proves wild animals, despite being wondrous and beautiful, can be dangerous in captivity. (Estrada). Lastly, the price it takes to
Exotic animals should not be treated as pets because they are not completely tamable, they belong to their natural habitat, and they may be transmitting zoonotic diseases to those around them. In contrast, some people believe that exotic animals should be kept as pets to save them from extinction.
When we visit the zoo, we all thought monkeys and lions are cute animals, taking pictures with them and trying to get their attention. But when you live next to one, you no longer feel the same. Even if they are cubs or infants, you still see them as threats. I am sure some of you are facing the same problem, but that’s not your fault. Right now, Alabama is one of the few states yet to establish a law which requires an owner to obtain a license to possess big cats, monkeys, bears or other exotic animals.