Millions of Americans have owned or currently care for a pet of some sort. These animals also include those of an exotic origin. The ownership of such animals is generally deemed as unusual or bizarre. Some would argue that exotic animals are not fit to be in the possession of a common person due to the belief that they are unmanageable and pose harm to the owner. Although, this is merely a stereotype produced by those who are in opposition to keeping uncommon pets. The ability to own exotic animals as pets should be maintained and recognized as acceptable.…
Since Crab Monkeys have a "close physiology ( with humans) , they can share infections". This is why they are the most common monkey used in lab work. Diseases that have affected humans because of these monkeys include B virus , plasmodium knowlesi, and Ebola. (3) Crab monkeys happen to be the animal that is closest to humans biologically. That makes it easy for I factions to jump from seminal to human. "Disease organisms, particularly virus, tend to live only in a small group of animal species to which they have adapted. In those species, the virus often does little or no damage. That is why exotic pets other than monkeys are much less likely to make their owners ill. But humans are primates of a sort - similar to monkeys - and many of the disease-causing organisms that belong in sub-human primates, can live in humans and go out of control. When they do, they can cause a much more severe disease than in the monkeys in which they belong" (2) .…
In the, “Exotic Animals Belong in the Wild,” essay, the author made a good, persuasive case. They used a lot of evidence to back up their case, and they also included a lot of details. It is quite clear that the author does not think people should be able to own exotic pets. First of all, the author included a lot of evidence to back up their case. For example, the author said, “Most animal rights groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States and Born Free USA, agree that wild animals are not meant to be kept as pets.”…
According to the Library of Congress, in Mexico exotic pets are allowed if registered with Mexico environmental authorities. There also has to be respect for certain regulations by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. If the regulations are not respected, people could get fined, their permit could be suspended, they could go to jail for thirty-six hours, and or their pet could be confiscated. In the US, there are five states that have no laws on keeping wild animals as pets. There are twenty-one states that ban exotic pets, and the rest of the states require for people to have permits or only allow certain species as…
Death Valley can be both fascinating and dangerous. Death Valley National Park is in eastern California and Nevada. It is a tourist attraction for nearly one million people. It is also the hottest place in the world. This makes it extremely dangerous for everyone who loses their way or gets stucks. Death Valley can definitely have its ups and downs…
The article named Monkey Helpers by Tamra Orr states that “a monkey could suddenly hurt a person if it got angry or frightened for some reason.” the text also tells us that even trained Capuchin monkeys can suddenly become violent and be dangerous to ourselves and other people around us. New Service Animal rules also adds on to the idea that some animals create an unhealthy environment by telling us “some animals are not trained to keep an area clean. For example, birds could leave droppings on a store floor. This creates an unhealthy setting for others.”…
Millions of animals are forced into the exotic pet trade every year for the purpose of becoming someone's pet or entertaining the masses in a circus or roadside zoo. (Facts about the Exotic Pet Trade). In Florida, pythons have caused damage to Florida's environment after being purposefully released into the wild or by pet owners who fail to confine their snakes properly which leads to accidental escapes. Pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world (FWC) and prospective owners don't always fully understand how considerably massive, dangerous, and out of control these constrictors can become.…
It is true that not all cases of an exotic pet have a negative outcome and the responsible ownership of these animals can happen. Although, this is not always the case: there are dangers involved in owning an exotic animal. Kukol, Zuzana reports in USA Today, "Dangers from exotic animals are low. On average in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by captive animals." It also claims that most of the animals are not "stolen" from the wild, but born in captivity. Although 3.25 deaths may not be a lot, especially when compared to something like the number of deaths daily from a motor vehicle, it is still too many because these deaths are preventable by leaving animals in their natural habitats. The article "Animals Born in Captivity" says, "Wild animals usually prefer to stay away from people; captive raised animals on the other hand are often too familiar and social with humans. For a wild animal, losing its caution of humans is a bad thing, dangerous for the animal and possibly us." When wild animals encounter humans, many foreign germs and infections spread to both the animals and the humans. Similarly, feeding wild animals may attract more animals into a town or near people, which can easily spread diseases and expose both the animals and the humans to foreign, and potentially deadly, germs and…
“Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other ways.” (Peta) The topic I chose to protest for is animal abuse. Not just any animal abuse but circus animal abuse. Animals are fun and to see them do things animals don't really do. The thing you don’t see is how these circus animals are treated just to do the things you do see. These animals go through a lot believe it or not. Animals get parted from their family. They have no free wild time. They spend most of their life in cages and chained up. “ 96% of a circus animal's life is spent in chains or cages.” (Do Something) Circuses all started in the 14th century in Rome. They used animals just to show them off but not to make them do something.…
Stray or feral animals are usually poorly cared for and carriers of endless diseases. These diseases, called zoonotic diseases, can be transmitted to people by…
It is dangerous for exotic animals to own them as pets. They require certain environments that we as humans cannot provide them properly. The needs of animlas are hard for us to understand and that can lead to malnutrition and inadecuate exersize. It is very expense not only to buy exotic animals, but to also feed them. PAWS, an organization designed for helping animals says“Exotic animals still possess innate social and physical needs, and require mental stimulation that cannot be provided…
People and domestic animals also have access to wildlife which can disrupt habitats. Various diseases are emerging, some for the first time, and it is important to understand how it affects the world. Per the article, “One Health- What is One Health,” the human-animal bond continues to grow throughout society.” Food is also a factor of the One Health initiative because diseases can be spread through food consumption. Many food- borne illnesses are transmitted from human to human, but they can also be zoonotic. One Health also assists in food safety actions, making people aware of the precautions that should be taken with food consumption (Atlas, 2014, p. 9). One of the biggest impacts on One Health is the role of veterinarians. Veterinarians help to assist humans in treating their pets so they can prevent zoonosis. Veterinarians are known to be one of the only professions that works closely with improving the health of all three domains (“One Health”). Ultimately the One Health paradigm will work together to improve the health of animals, humans, and the environment. It also serves to make…
Many people enjoy the company of a pet, whether it be a cat or a dog; these animals provide a person with companionship and affection. Pet owners become emotionally invested in their pets and treat them as if they are part of the family. Some pet owners will pamper and shower these animals with affection as well as let them have the run of the house. However, a person needs to remember animals do not function as humans or have the capacity to reason. There are people who believe wild or exotic animals can be domesticated as well as become family pets. When taking care of pets such as a lion or primate these animals require more attention and owner responsibility. There are many states within the United States that have laws banning the ownership of wild animals. However, people are still purchasing exotic animals as pets through the black market. Local communities should not allow residents to own wild animals as companions or breed exotic animals for profit because of the domestic environment, health hazards, as well as the additional financial and social responsibilities associated with owning such pets.…
By The Human Society of The United States. I feel an exotic animal as a pet threatens health and safety for humans and the animals. Wild animals can spread disease and attack by surprise. We do not have the resources to take care of the these types of animals. These animals are dangerous and act unpredictable. These are a few more reasons why I think that exotic animals shouldn't be kept as pets.…
In contrast, others argue reptiles make bad pets and are not safe to have around. Kristen Stewart wrote for “8 Pets You Don’t Want In Your Home” that, “Iguanas and lizards pose a very real danger. 90% of lizards salmonella and shed it in their feces” (Stewart).…