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Should people be able to own exotic pets like chimpanzees or tigers. -…
Should people be able to own exotic pets like chimpanzees or tigers.
History and backround
The Romans had many monkeys and elephants and caught over 6000 live eels which they fed live slaves to.
King Henry the second had a polar bear. :
Ferrets have been kept as human companions for over 2000 years as hunting partners and vermin control.
Egyptians,Romans and the Chinese caught and put fish in captivity for ornamental displays.
Hook
When animals are caged it's a loss of what they are. - K.A Applegate.
Almost 2000 incidents of injury and death have occurred because of exotic animals mistreatment.
21% of the grey parrots in Africa are captured every year.
Specialized info
Captive animals still have the same needs as when they were in the wild.
Some exotic animals can be illegal to own and are transported in the illegal animal trade.
More tigers are kept in captivity than their are in the wild.
Thesis
Exotic animals should not be allowed as pets with exceptions for specific birds reptile and a few different mammals like rabbit.
Exotic animals like tigers and monkeys should not be allowed as pets because it endangers humans and animals.
Animals taken from their homes and families
Animals families left alone or captured
Animals get sad or depressed by being alone.
Ecosystems and habitats fail
Argument One Animals can be hurt while transporting or in a bad habitat.
Limited space
Injuries while being transported
Abusive owners.
Argument 3 People could get hurt
Some exotic animals are very dangerous and are not meant to be pets
People could get hurt or die because of ignorance around animals.
People could not handle dangerous animals carefully.