Exotic Pet Releases
By Danny, Sergio,and Eduardo
It is estimated that more than 20 million exotic pets are being kept in different homes across the US. The popularity of exotic pet keeping has grown massively over the last couple of years, and many people are wanting these animals over the traditional pets such as dogs and cats. But if the animal becomes too big or if becomes too expensive to feed them, some owners will release them into lakes, parks, and even into the woods. The problem with this is even if it looks like there natural enviroment, it’s not because a lot of exotic animals don’t have any natural predators where they’re released, and if they don’t have any natural predators they are likely to over populate which can bring …show more content…
Many exotic pets can be physically attractive but they may need a big area to live in for example a python may need a big cage or big area for it to live in when it grows to a bigger size. Some people may get them when they are small and as they grow they won’t have room to keep it anymore and release it into the wild. Releasing them into the wild can cause not only harm to the environment but also animals and humans, by exposing people to diseases and danger, for example starling birds can carry histoplasmosis which is a lung disease that can be fatal if not treated. It comes from a fungus growing in dried bird waste. Traditional pets, exotic pets struggle with relationships and interactions between each other and of course with humans. Their special characters tend to show as they try in domesticated areas. These can endear them further to pet owners and teach human beings many lessons.Some exotic pets can be sources of prestige and power. Such animals as lions, tigers and bears exude a lot of power that makes them attractive especially to rich owners.
In our opinion exotic pet release is bad because it can come with consequences and will also mess with the current environment, but if they were released back into their natural environment it could help populate their species if they are endangered. But also having exotic pets like big cats can make you more popular and scare off intruders in your
By Danny, Sergio,and Eduardo
It is estimated that more than 20 million exotic pets are being kept in different homes across the US. The popularity of exotic pet keeping has grown massively over the last couple of years, and many people are wanting these animals over the traditional pets such as dogs and cats. But if the animal becomes too big or if becomes too expensive to feed them, some owners will release them into lakes, parks, and even into the woods. The problem with this is even if it looks like there natural enviroment, it’s not because a lot of exotic animals don’t have any natural predators where they’re released, and if they don’t have any natural predators they are likely to over populate which can bring …show more content…
Many exotic pets can be physically attractive but they may need a big area to live in for example a python may need a big cage or big area for it to live in when it grows to a bigger size. Some people may get them when they are small and as they grow they won’t have room to keep it anymore and release it into the wild. Releasing them into the wild can cause not only harm to the environment but also animals and humans, by exposing people to diseases and danger, for example starling birds can carry histoplasmosis which is a lung disease that can be fatal if not treated. It comes from a fungus growing in dried bird waste. Traditional pets, exotic pets struggle with relationships and interactions between each other and of course with humans. Their special characters tend to show as they try in domesticated areas. These can endear them further to pet owners and teach human beings many lessons.Some exotic pets can be sources of prestige and power. Such animals as lions, tigers and bears exude a lot of power that makes them attractive especially to rich owners.
In our opinion exotic pet release is bad because it can come with consequences and will also mess with the current environment, but if they were released back into their natural environment it could help populate their species if they are endangered. But also having exotic pets like big cats can make you more popular and scare off intruders in your