Essay On Exotic Animal Trade

The Exotic Animal Trade Have you ever thought of what it would be like to own a tiger or a lion? At five years old the thought of owning an exotic pet seemed very appealing. However as I grew older and more mature the reality of the situation and the idea does not seem like a dream anymore. When most families decide to buy a family pet they generally look for a fancy goldfish, a cute puppy, or even an energetic bunny, not a dangerous exotic animal. Exotic pets can be defined as an animal not normally kept as a pet, and are non-native to the surrounding area. These can include various reptiles, monkeys, lions, tigers, cheetahs, and bears. By owning these types of animals, not only are we putting the lives of humans at risk but we are also putting the lives of these exotic animals …show more content…
They do this by breeding any animal that they think will have high demand and sell at a high price. However according to PETA "Ignorance breeds misery" and this is especially true with exotic animal breeders, Peta states that "many breeders lack the knowledge and experience to provide proper nutrition and med medical care for these animals" which can lead them to an early death. Moreover, these animals are often kept in confined spaces such as cages, which restrict their movements and they are also unable to express normal behaviours such as foraging for food or grooming one another. They will eventually become bored, depressed and lonely which can ultimately lead to death. Many animals that are bred such as chimpanzees are colonial animals meaning that they need to interact and live with species such as their own , without this interaction these animals may lack the knowledge and skills they need for