Florida’s environment as a result of the exotic pet trade The exotic pet trade is a multi-billion dollar market that sells animals typically not being held as pets to its customers. Pythons have become a particularly popular selling item in the exotic pet trade; through their release into nature‚ these non-native snakes have invaded Florida’s environment and have been wreaking havoc upon the Everglades’ native endangered and non- endangered animal populations alike‚ and pose a potential threat
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The disadvantages of keeping prairie dogs as pets far outweigh the advantages. But the cuteness factor of these unique creatures keep the pet trade moving along with more and more people wanting prairie dogs as pets. Before you take on one of these animals into your care‚ you should weigh all of the factors of ownership so there will be no surprises once the prairie dog is in your home. Advantages Without a doubt‚ the cuteness and uniqueness factors of the prairie dog are what interest people
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kinds of pets. While this does involve some expense in terms of good and medical treatment‚ there are still many advantages to keeping a pet. First of all‚ pets are good companions. This is especially important for people who live alone and for older people who seldom go out. Some pets can help protect the house from thieves while some pets‚ like dogs and cats are so lively and energetic by nature that they can give happy hours to children and adults. Secondly‚ taking care of an animal also help
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Exotic Animals The term exotic animal describes any type of animal that is "more unusual than the standard cat or dog" (Slater). Larry Keller writes‚ "Every year thousands of animals are brought illegally into the United States… illegal trade includes animals both dead and alive. The taking of endangered [and exotic] species from the wild‚ and the pollution and destructions of their habitat is decimating many species." Television‚ movies‚ magazines‚ and other forms of media attractively portray
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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
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Having a pet is a thrill in its own‚but having an exotic pet can be even more thrilling. Many say that having a exoctic pet is okay while‚ others say that it is dangerous and cruel. Having an exoctic animal such as‚ a Lion as a pet can in fact be dangerous. The reality is that there’s dangers that come with owning an exoctic pet‚ the animals will eventually grow up‚ and the resources to own a exoctic pet are expensive and hard to have. Exotic animals should not be allowed as pets. There are many
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English 1010 13 October 2013 Exotic Animals Coming to your Neighborhood When thinking of a pet you think of a cat‚ dog‚ reptile‚ bird‚ or rodent of some kind. However this trend has started to change within the last decade. The exotic “pet trade” is now a huge business. To a certain degree it’s legal to house a foreign animal; however it is irresponsible to take an animal out of its native habitat and force it to live in an unnatural environment. Wild animals belong in the wild or in a zoo‚ not
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Andrea Davis Mrs. Smith ENGL 1101 15 November 2011 Exotic Animals Are More than Just Pets The exotic animal trade is a growing industry in which exotic animals are bred‚ sold‚ and traded in massive amounts. Millions of exotic animals are being kept in private residences‚ small roadside zoos‚ and traveling wild animal exhibits. Sadly‚ beautiful and majestic animals are being held captive in unfortunate living conditions. They are being deprived the enrichment and companionship that they require
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An Exotic Animal as a Pet? In the many years of my young life (only 16)‚ I have encountered many situations with exotic animals. The reasons for these encounters were because people own these exotic creatures. The animals that I have had encounters with were a llama‚ iguana‚ macaw parrots‚ geckos‚ snakes‚ and tortoise. These encounters with the animals were all great experiences‚ and because of these experiences I decided also to be an exotic animal owner. This comes to question‚ should people
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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
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