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Enjoying Exotic Animals as Pets - Lifescript.com
The truth is that most exotic animals are better off in their natural habitat or in a zoo, not in your home. If you are considering buying an exotic pet, there are some things you should consider before taking that final step. These tips will help you determine whether exotic animals as pets are right for you.
http://www.lifescript.com/well-being/articles/e/enjoying_exotic_animals_as_pets.aspx
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Why Choose an Exotic Pet, Anyway?
My answer to this question is that there is no single answer. Of course, there's nothing wrong with cats and dogs; I love these animals and have several of my own, in addition to my exotic family members.
http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/all-pet-health/small-animal-health-care/why-choose-exotic-pet-anyway
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Opposing view: Let people own exotic animals - USATODAY.com
Don't overreact. Terry Thompson didn't represent the typical responsible owner. He had a criminal record and animal abuse charges.
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/story/2011-10-20/own-exotic-animals-Ohio/50846342/1
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9 Exotic Animals You Can Own In America
Surprisingly, many states don't have tight regulations or bans on the types of animals you can keep as a pet. Here are some you can own ... but really shouldn't.
https://www.thedodo.com/10-animals-you-can-own-in-america-1073136508.html
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15 Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own - TheRichest
Move aside dogs, cats, and fish! Now a days zoos aren't the only place you will find wild and exotic animals. You may be able to find one in your ...
http://www.therichest.com/expensive-lifestyle/lifestyle/top-15-exotic-animals-you-can-legally-own/?view=all
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Dangerous Exotic Pets : The Humane Society of the United States
Keeping wild and exotic animals as pets threatens public health and safety as well as animal welfare. Wild animals can attack and spread disease, and the average pet owner cannot provide the care they need in captivity. From tigers to bears to chimpanzees, these are dangerous wild animals-and in some states it's perfectly legal to keep one as a pet.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/exotic_pets/?referrer=https://www.google.com
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Keeping Wild Animals - Unsafe, Illegal and Inhumane
It's undeniable-baby wild animals are adorable. It's understandable why you might think that raising a wild animal as a pet is a tempting and exciting idea. However, when wild animals grow up they can become dangerous and very unpredictable.
https://www.paws.org/library/wildlife/keeping-wild-animals
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Exotic Pets
The perilous attraction of owning exotic pets.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/exotic-pets/slater-text
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15 Wild Animals Who Think They Are Part Of The Family
While not everyone has a pet lion in their house like actress Melanie Griffith did growing up, some families have adopted or taken in wild animals as part of the family.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/wild-animals-part-of-family-pets-photos_n_2206859.html
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Wild Animals as Pets - Legal and Ethical Issues
Keeping wild animals as pets is appealing to many people, but it is important to keep in mind that there are many problems with keeping wild animals as pets.
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/choosinganexoticpet/tp/wildanimalpets.htm
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Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Wild animals have lived for thousands and thousands of years without the direct influence of humans. They have adaptations that help them survive in their own complex environments. They are not well adapted to living in your house!
https://www.aza.org/Education/KidsAndFamilies/detail.aspx?id=276
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Top 10 Wild Animals You Can Own as pets -YouTube
Here are the 10 Wild Animals You Can Own as pets. Watch to learn more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh_qqZlUVuc
