Should exotic animal ownership be legal? Once, when I was in the middle of my fourth grade summer vacation, I went camping with my family. More than once, on the ride there, we saw bears and a couple hawks and eagles. I think exotic animals should be allowed to be owned as pets, because it would be a nice learning experience, as many people wonder what it would be like to own a snake or turtle. I read an article called “Let people own exotic animals”, written by Zuzana Kukol. In the article, she explains that some people should be allowed to own exotic animals as pets and tells why. Also,she states that statistically, only 3.25 people die each year from exotic animals, while 125 people die each day because of cars. She says people who are sane
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It had an article called “Why choose an exotic pet, anyway?”, which explained the benefits of having an exotic animal as a pet. One of the benefits are that many exotic animals are small and don't want or need too much space, like a guinea pig or bird can live in a cage, so if you live in a small apartment or a cramped house and want a pet, you can get an exotic animal. Plus, most exotic animals don't need to be walked either, so it doesn't take up too much of your time. Once, I read an article named, “Exotic animals aren't pets”, published by U.S.A. Today. It states and explains how Terry Thompson released lions, tigers, bears, and more animals before killing himself. It states that some owners say the pets rarely maim or kill, “but is the death rate really the matter?”. Usually, humans are the victims, but in this case,”it was the animals themselves, including 18 bengal tigers, who became the innocent victims.” In conclusion, I think that people should be able to own exotic animals, as long as they can take care of both the animals and themselves, including feeding them properly, treating them properly and not abusing
It had an article called “Why choose an exotic pet, anyway?”, which explained the benefits of having an exotic animal as a pet. One of the benefits are that many exotic animals are small and don't want or need too much space, like a guinea pig or bird can live in a cage, so if you live in a small apartment or a cramped house and want a pet, you can get an exotic animal. Plus, most exotic animals don't need to be walked either, so it doesn't take up too much of your time. Once, I read an article named, “Exotic animals aren't pets”, published by U.S.A. Today. It states and explains how Terry Thompson released lions, tigers, bears, and more animals before killing himself. It states that some owners say the pets rarely maim or kill, “but is the death rate really the matter?”. Usually, humans are the victims, but in this case,”it was the animals themselves, including 18 bengal tigers, who became the innocent victims.” In conclusion, I think that people should be able to own exotic animals, as long as they can take care of both the animals and themselves, including feeding them properly, treating them properly and not abusing