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The Only Mammals that are Bipedal
This is a list of animals that walk or hop on two legs.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal in Arizona
Here's a list of exotic pets that are legal in Arizona. Learn about the rules, regulations, and which animals are banned as pets.
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8 Pets That Look Like Rodents but Aren't
These 8 animals look like mice, rats, and other rodents but belong to other groups.
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9 Pets That Have the Longest Lifespans
Here are nine domesticated and exotic pets that have long lifespans or live the longest compared to other species.
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Debate Topic: Exotic Pets Should Be Legal
Pro-exotic pet arguments for essays, school debate, or general conversation.
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15 Pets You Can Own That Look Like Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals
Certain animals resemble dinosaurs and can be owned by people as pets. Discover how these species are related to prehistoric creatures and learn some interesting facts about them.
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8 Exotic Pets That Smell Bad
Which exotic pets smell bad? Why do they stink?
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5 Reasons Feeding Turtles Live Food Is Animal Cruelty
Live feeding of a puppy reveals why you shouldn't feed turtles live prey.
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Are Exotic Pets Legal in Pennsylvania?
Which exotic pets are legal in Pennsylvania? Can I own a monkey, fox, or a hedgehog in the state?
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Dog Ate Chocolate? 5 Critical Steps to Take and My Personal Experience
Learn what steps you should take if your dog eats chocolate. What dose is considered toxic and what symptoms indicate a toxicity? I'll talk about how I managed my dog when she ate chocolate.
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Types of Squirrels People Keep as Pets
Are pet squirrels legal? Can they be kept as pets? Here is a list of squirrel species people can own.
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7 Cuddly and Affectionate Exotic Pets
Which exotic pets are the most cuddly and affectionate? Some exotic pets make better companion animals than others.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal in Florida
Learn about the legalities of caring for an exotic pet in the state of Florida. There are both good and bad aspects of the regulations. For the most part, exotic pet ownership is logically regulated.
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Four Hey Arnold! Episodes With Terrible Morals
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5 Exotic Pets That Are Like Dogs
Are there other pets that are similar to dogs? Let's discover which "exotic" species make wonderful household companions.
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7 Exotic Pets That Can Live Indoors
These exotic, "wild" pets are smaller versions of larger animals and can live inside your home. These exotic pets are easier to care for than their larger relatives.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal in Texas
10 exotic animals that are legal to own in the state of Texas.
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Review: Why Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie Was Awful
My review of the new Hey Arnold TV movie.
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10 Pet Lizards That Don’t Need Live Food
A comprehensive list of reptiles you can keep as pets that only eat plants or will accept non-living, meaty foods as a substitute for live prey.
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Pikachu in Real Life and Other Pokemon That Exist
List of Pokemon you can own as pets in real life. Pets that look like Pokemon!
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Shaking or Trembling Dog: How to Distinguish Medical Emergencies
What to do if your dog is suddenly having tremors or trembling, shivering, or shaking.
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The Most Dangerous Pets: Discussion of Exotic Animals vs. Pit bulls
Are there dangerous dog breeds and species of exotic pets? How deadly are they and do they threaten your safety?
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List of 40 Rare and Unique Exotic Pets
Here is a list of alternative exotic animals you didn't know people kept as pets, or, perhaps, you've never heard of them before.
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How to Help Your Guinea Pig Gain Weight
List of foods to help your guinea pig gain weight and supplements.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Inexpensive or Cheap
A list and discussion about inexpensive exotic animals and their price.
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6 Deer Species That Are Kept as Pets
List of deer that people can own as pets in the exotic pet trade.
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17 Pets You Can Legally Own That Look Like Dragons
People who fantasize about owning their own pet dragon can partially make their dream come true with these exotic pets that are dragon lookalikes.
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Keeping Owls as Pets: Yes, It’s Legal
Discussion of the legality and care of pet owls in the United States.
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7 Reasons Why Exotic Pets Are Illegal and Why They Shouldn’t Be
Here are the reasons why exotic pets are banned in some states, and why I disagree with these laws and regulations.
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8 Pet Birds With Short Life Spans (Under 20 Years)
This is a list of pet birds that don't live long, along with basic information about them.
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How to Care for Maras as Pets
How to care for pet Patagonian maras and Chacoan maras, also known as dwarf cavies.
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After Neutering or Spaying, Do Pets Really Need to Stay Overnight?
Spaying and neutering are routine surgeries, and vets often keep dogs and cats overnight during recovery. Is it really necessary? How do you care for your pets at home after the surgery?
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Do Cheetahs Hunt Or Kill Humans?
Do wild cheetahs attack, kill, or eat human beings? This article answers this question and provides more information about these extraordinary animals.
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11 Dogs That Actually Look Like Wolves (Not Huskies)
List of domesticated wolfdog breeds and information about wolfdogs, wolf hybrids, and domestication.
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Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes for Dogs
Why you should consider using an electric or battery-powered toothbrush for your dog and how to train a dog to accept it.
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Names for Pet Hedgehogs, Porcupines, and Tenrecs
Here are some pet names for hedgehogs, porcupines and tenrecs.
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Who Is Exempt From Exotic Pet Bans?
Exotic animals that are considered dangerous and illegal to own as pets are legal in some situations. When is it acceptable to threaten public safety?
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal to Own in New Jersey
Exotic animals in New Jersey that are legal as pets, plus permits required.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal to Own in New York State
Exotic, unique, alternative pets that are legal in New York State
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5 Graphic Disney Deaths People Don't Talk About
These 5 deaths in animated Disney films get less attention but are quite graphic.
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10 Fast Reasons Why Exotic Pets Should Be Legal
Why exotic pets should be legal.
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Why Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" Is Thematically Terrible
Do the themes in Beauty and the Beast make sense?
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Pet Snakes You Don’t Need to Feed Rodents
These are some options for people who wish to keep snakes as pets but find feeding frozen thawed rodents and other mammals unappealing.
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A Guide to Legally Owning and Caring for a Pet Otter
This article provides information about pet otters. Are they legal? Where can you buy one? Do they make "good" pets? What are the husbandry requirements? I will answer these question and more.
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10 Exotic Pets That Are Legal to Own in California
List of some exotic pets that are legal to own in California
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Pet Fox Guide: Legality, Care, and Important Information
Facts about the pet fox, exotic pets, and caring for pet foxes.
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This Exotic Pet Is Legal in Your State
Here’s one unique pet that is legal in each individual state in the United States.
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Exotic Pets Actually Aren’t Hard to Care For
Contrary to the claims of many, exotic pets have reasonable care requirements and can be kept by anyone who cares.
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Exotic Animals for Sale: Dos and Don’ts
Many websites allow you to shop for exotic/wild animals online. This is important information for those who are new to the process.
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Are Cats Domesticated? Here’s the Obvious Answer.
Addressing the science and culture involving cat domestication and wild animals.
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SeaWorld Makes a Catastrophic Decision and Everyone Loses
SeaWorld has made the wrong decision by ending its orca breeding program and teaming up with the Humane Society of the United States.
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Everything ‘The Dodo’ Writes about Exotic Pets and Zoos is Idiocy
The animal rights blog The Dodo writes nonsense about zoos and exotic pet ownership.
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10 Stupid Arguments People Make for Outdoor Cat Roaming
Crazy cat people often invent wacky and hypocritical arguments for feral cats and owned pet free-roaming.
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What is a Pet? When is an Animal ‘Not a Pet’?
What makes an animal a pet and why are people claiming they are not pets?
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Wild and Dangerous (Lies): The (Misrepresented) World of Exotic Pets
A deconstruction of the ridiculous CBC documentary, highlighting the dangers of exotic pet ownership.
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10 Myths About Exotic Pet Ownership
Clearing up some rampant misinformation about exotic pets perpetuated by animal rights groups and ignorance.
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North Carolina Exotic Animal Ban *ALERT* House Bill 554
Here are the unadulterated facts about Chuck McGrady's exotic animal/pet ban proposed for the entire state of North Carolina. Immediate action is requested.
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6 Legal Wild Dogs (Non-Domesticated) That Are Kept as Pets
All about pet exotic canines, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and more.
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Why Zoos Are Animal Prisons and Why That Doesn’t Matter
Are pets and zoo animals slaves or prisoners? Projecting the human emotional state upon animals is not necessarily in line with optimal animal welfare.
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Broken Dog Teeth from Antlers and Raw Bones
Why you shouldn't give your dogs antlers, raw bones, and other hard materials.
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Best Dental Treats for Dogs List: Reviews, Comparisons, Testing
Do dental chews for dogs really clean their teeth? My experiment to find the best commercial dental bone. Raw bones are also tested.
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Exotic Pet Statistics: Lion, Tiger, and Big Cat Attacks and Fatalities in the United States (1990-2014)
The final, irrefutable truth about exotic cat incidences in the United States. Are big cats in captivity a threat to public safety?
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Wild vs. Domesticated Animals: Why Domestication Has Nothing to Do With How Dangerous Pets Are
Domesticated and wild or exotic animals are not as different as you might think. Why saying "wild animals are dangerous" is completely illogical.
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Dr. K Should Not Disparage Exotic Animal Owners on National Television
The new Nat Geo Wild program features an exotic pet vet in Deerfield Beach who regularly derides exotic pet owners while collecting checks from them. Florida exotic pet owners, find a new vet.
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8 SeaWorld and Captive Orca Criticisms that are Completely Misguided
Blackfish induced criticism against SeaWorld, zoos, and keepers of captive wild animals debunked.
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This is What Exotic Pet Laws Should Be Like
The proper way to regulate dangerous and exotic animals.
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The 5 Best Exotic Pets You Can Own
What exotic pet is right for me? This article will discuss a few 'good' exotic pets to own, and what that actually means.
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Are Dolphins Really Smart? The Book You Need to Read
A book review of Justin Gregg's Are Dolphins Really Smart and how it relates to ethics, animal rights, and science, both good and bad.
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The Best Iguana Cages and Where to Buy Them
A discussion about where to buy iguana cages commercially and the most appropriate designs.
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Domesticated Minks as Pets
You may be wondering if you should get a mink as a pet. Learn about domesticated pet mink husbandry, behavior, and general care information.
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10 Ways Humans are Different from Animals
What makes us human? Are there any unique traits to Homo sapiens that do not exist, in any extent, in animals?
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Why Do Pet Cats Attack Their Owners?
How dangerous or severe can the attacks of domesticated cats become? Do cats attack unprovoked?
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Media Reports on Exotic Pets
A list of laughable mistakes in news reporting media involving exotic pets or so-called escaped wild animals. Mistaken identities, erroneous claims about animal behavior, and more.
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10 Pets You Should Adopt, Not Buy
A list of the top 10 animals that should be adopted, not purchased at pet stores or breeders, due to overpopulation and/or lack of qualified homes.
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11 Pets With a 5 Year Lifespan (or Less)
Pets that have an average life expectancy of approximately no more than five years, plus some common misconceptions about them and not-so-short lived animals.
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5 Irrefutable Arguments That Support Exotic Pet Ownership
What are the best arguments for preserving the rights of people to own exotic pets privately?
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Top 10 Most Dangerous Legal Exotic Pets
Captive wild animal attacks often make the news. Find out which exotic pets kept in private homes are the most dangerous.
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The Truth about the Educational Value of Zoos
What do we learn from visiting zoos? Is it ethical to have zoos for education?
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Pet Ideas for 5 and 10 Gallon Aquarium Tanks
What animals can live in 5 and 10 gallon tanks? This article will provide some ideas for these aquarium sizes, both common and unique.
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Zoos Should Let Surplus Animals Be Pets Instead of Killing Them
The controversial practice of zoo animal euthanasia has an easy resolution: Other zoos and private exotic pet owners.
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List of Exotic Pets Released into the Wild
A list of current invasive species that have resulted from the trade of exotic, or non-domesticated pet trade.
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10 Legal Small Exotic Cats That Are Kept as Pets
Profiles of the small and medium-sized exotic or wild cats that are sometimes kept as pets in the United States.
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Animal Planet’s “Tanked” Controversy
"Tanked" is a show that gives Animal Planet good ratings, but what message is it sending? I will review the show as well as its potential negative impacts on the aquarium hobby.
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Understanding Domestication | The Ethics of Wild Animals as Pets and in Zoos
Why do people put down wild animals in captivity while being perfectly fine with domesticated animals in human control? Are domesticated animals really that different from exotic animals?
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Are Animals Superior to Humans? The Stupidity of Misanthropy.
Do animals have better intelligence, more compassion, more environmental awareness, or more spirituality than humans, and other ridiculous claims that people make? Are humans horrible animals?
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Why Blackfish is Misleading, Unoriginal, and Stupid
My review of the hit anti-Seaworld documentary Blackfish, and some thoughts about zoos and captivity in general.
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Meerkats As Pets
Interesting facts about the care of a meerkat as a pet.
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The Sad Animals in Zoos Myth
Exploring the phenomenon of people thinking animals are "sad" in zoos because of the expression on their faces. Can you read an animal's mind by looking at it?
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Exotic Pet Diseases
Salmonella, monkey pox, tuberculosis, and Herpes B? Learn about exotic pet diseases, your likelihood of getting one and if exotic pets should be banned due to the claims of the zoonosis threat.
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The 12 Coolest Exotic Pets That You Can't Own
Learn about desirable unique pets that are unfortunately illegal in the US. The most sought after Exotic Pets include Meerkats, Slow lorises, Cheetahs, and others.
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Can You Buy A White Serval?
Information about white servals, where they currently reside, how they were produced and the controversy about their owners.
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Which Exotic Pets Are Legal in the United States?
A summary of exotic pet laws and discussion on which states prohibit the private possession of specific exotic animal species, including monkeys, tigers, raccoons, birds, wolves, and others.
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How to Make Zoo Trips Educational for Children
How to teach children/preschoolers/toddlers about zoo animals before and while attending zoos and aquariums.
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Pet Sloth: Legality, Feeding, and Housing Introduction
A care sheet for the pet sloth. Can you buy a sloth as an exotic pet? Are they easy to care for?
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How to Make a Cake for a Cat: Healthy Coconut Flour Recipe
Quick and easy recipe! Learn how to make a birthday celebration cake for your pet cat with healthy coconut flour.
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7 Legal Exotic Pets That Have Easy Care
Exotic pets for beginners: a discussion and list of unusual, interesting, unique, or alternative pets that are easy to care for.
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Everything You Need to Know About Pet Cheetahs
Why do people keep cheetahs as pets? Honest information about pet cheetah care, misconceptions, and interesting facts about them.
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Illegal Animals in New York City
A descriptive list of some of the most harmless animal species that are ludicrously banned as pets in New York City.
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Why Do Some People Think Dolphins are Smarter than Humans?
Analyzing the lack of skepticism and common sense regarding the intelligence of dolphins and humans.
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Greed? Ego? Why Do People Keep Exotic Pets?
The answer to the question: why does someone need to own an exotic pet? Why can't they just get a cat or dog?
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The Benefits of Cooking With Coconut Flour for Pets
Coconut flour hosts many nutritional benefits for pets and humans. It's perfect for homemade dog treats and more.
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The Lies and Deceptions of Alley Cat Allies
The special interest group Alley Cat Allies are denialism specialists. They have called the latest Smithsonian research "junk science" because it does not conform to their wishful thinking.
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Exotic Pets Do Not Spread Rabies
This hub addresses the minimal rabies threat that exotic/wild animals pose in the domestic setting in the United States such as in zoos, private pet ownership, and various educational exhibits.
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The Impact of Pet Cats on Wildlife and the Environment
Out of the many types of animals being kept as pets in the United States, domesticated cats take the prize of being the biggest threat to the environment as a carnivorous, invasive species.
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10 Legal Exotic Pets That Pose No Threat to Public Safety
Here are 10 exotic pets that are not dangerous, despite the claims of some.
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Dolphins Are Not “Too Smart for Captivity”
Keeping cetacean species in captivity is controversial. Some activists claim dolphins cannot be kept in captivity because of their intelligence. I believe that basic husbandry needs to be improved.
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Exotic Pet Care: Bobcats as Pets
How to care for bobcats as private pets and what to expect.
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Where to Buy Original Art Painted by Animals
Where to buy paintings that were created by non-humans such as great apes, elephants, and others.
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Internships or Volunteering with Big Cat Rescue (Tampa)
Important information for prospective zookeepers and others interested in animal-related work who may be considering volunteering at the popular Big Cat Rescue of Tampa, Florida.
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The Danger of Captive Dolphin Encounters
Attractions like Discovery Cove, which offer encounters with dolphins are a very popular tourism draw. Yet recently at SeaWorld, a little girl was filmed being bitten by one of the animals. Should interacting or playing...
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How Long Do Elephants Live in Zoos?
The Seattle Times has released a report stating that zoos are "failing in their efforts" to produce a self-sustaining population of captive elephants, among other overblown and hyperbolic attacks.
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What is 911 Animal Abuse.com?
A zoo you were planning on visiting or a person who you've learned of is listed on an 'animal abuse' website. Does this mean that they've been convicted of animal cruelty?
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Does Bindi Irwin Support "Animal Abuse"? Ridiculous Steve Irwin and SeaWorld Criticism Surges
After the late Steve Irwin was accused of animal exploitation and even fueling the exotic pet trade, Bindi Irwin is now under fire for becoming an Ambassador for SeaWorld.
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Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Treat Recipe for Dogs
Healthy holiday meal ideas for pets, including recipes for pet-friendly cranberry sauce and sweet potato or pumpkin pie.
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Exotic Animal Attacks on Humans Statistics
Are exotic animals being kept as pets dangerous and a threat to public safety? Here are the real, irrefutable statistics to challenge the dogma.
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The Real Reason Orcas and Dolphins are Called "Evil"
This article provides a reality check on the nearly universally loved and worshiped cetacean species.
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Building a ‘Finding Nemo’ or Finding Dory Fish Tank
A discussion about the feasibility of keeping the Finding Nemo characters' species in a real aquarium. Find out more about the fish that the popular movie made famous.
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If Dolphin Captivity is Cruel, Winter Should Be Euthanized
The public's rising sensitivity to dolphins in zoos is a convenient outlet for animal rights groups to sneak in their animal liberation agenda. Are captive animals better off dead than in captivity?
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Why It’s Cruel to Keep Dogs as “Pets”
Is it cruel to keep dogs as pets? Many people believe it wrong to keep wild/exotic animals as pets or in captivity, and this satirical (or is it?) article will explore dogs with the same logic.
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What to Say to People Who Are Against Exotic Pet Ownership
How should you respond to people who think your pets are ethically unacceptable because they aren't domesticated?
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Coconut Oil for Dogs and Cats? The Bad and Good
The truth about giving coconut oil to pets.
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Why Are Vets Against Feeding Dogs Raw Food?
Feeding a natural, raw or BARF diet to dogs and cats seems to be common sense, so why would some owners and vets not be partial to the idea?
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The Ohio Exotic Pet Ban | What Animals Are Now Illegal as Pets ?
The Dangerous Wild Animal Bill in Ohio has been passed as a result of the Zanesville, Ohio Massacre. What 'wild'/'exotic' animals are now banned in the state as pets?
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How to Care for a Pet Tiger
This is a serious guide for inquiring minds about the responsible ownership of big cats. Obviously, it isn't for everyone, but with financial means and experience, it can be done (if it is legal).
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Can-O-Worms, Crickets, and Insects
A discussion on offering canned whole prey such as insects, fish, and crustaceans for pet keepers. This article discusses the benefits and potential issues of using can-o-worms, crickets, and others.
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How to Grow Hardy Palm Trees Outside in Zone 5,6, and 7
A general beginner's guide to the most cold hardy palms for planting in USDA zone 5, 6, and 7 gardens, and how one can expect the plant to perform after a complete winter.
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Organic, Free-Range and Humane Dog and Cat Food Options (Updated 2017)
Avoid factory farms, and find dog and cat foods that use sustainably-raised methods with humane or free-range farm animal care. Also included, vegetarian or grass-fed.
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Important Facts You Should Know About Big Cat Rescue of Tampa Florida
Is Big Cat Rescue a crusader for captive big cats, or may there be two sides to this story? Read interesting information about BCR's founder Carole Baskin and more.
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Is Animal Planet's Fatal Attractions Fair?
The popular Animal Planet series features the shocking deaths of exotic pet owners. The 'attractions' that audiences have to these shows are often 'fatal' for the pursuits of alternative pet owners.
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Feeding Pets Live Food Is Cruelty
This article exists to dispel the myth that animals need, or should be fed live food for optimum nutrition and psychological wellness.
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Caring for Spotted Genets as Pets
My experiences with the care of my first small-spotted genet, and general information for people interested in acquiring or learning about their maintenance in captivity.
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What Is an Exotic Pet?
When people say "wild animals are not pets", which animals are they referring to? What is an exotic or wild pet? It is a much broader category than most people realize.
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My blog is Captive Animal Logic: http://captiveanimallogic.blogspot.com/
There are many controversies, half-truths, and opinions...most condemnatory...floating around the internet about exotic animals as pets. Most of the vitriol is coming from people who haven't, have no desire to, and will never own an exotic animal. I hope my articles can clear the air and provide a balanced perspective. The exotic pet trade is neither perfect nor an atrocity. It is simply like any other pet trade.
I am an advocate for the right of individuals to own animals in captivity *responsibly, regardless of species.
Topics I explore include but are not limited to exotic pets, zoos, Seaworld, why domestication is a useless word, and animal rights vs. animal welfare. I receive criticism from BOTH sides of the ‘fence’, and you may not agree with everything I have to say on every subject, but I encourage you to approach my logic with an open mind.