National Wildlife Federation

On the campus of University of North Carolina Wilmington, there is a nature trail that runs east from Hoggard Hall. Many professors used this trail to help familiarize students with native plants and animals. As UNCW expanded, the size of the trail began to shrink, bringing concern to many professors. Expressing their worry, they made a proposal, "if encroachment on this last area is to be prevented, steps must be taken immediately to dedicate it as an inviolate preserve." With the biology…

In the book Rascal by Sterling North, Sterling owns an uncommon and bizarre array of animals. From woodchucks to skunks and crows to now his most recent addition, a raccoon! There has been a gradually increasing wave to own an exotic animal as a pet. In a world where people want to do their own thing and be different, obtaining and owning something that is unique and somewhat controversial is becoming a lot more common. But, when you boil down the facts, the truth is that exotic animals should…

The Amazon in South America is one of the last frontiers when it comes to a diverse ecosystem. The Amazon jungle, including the famed Amazon River, is considered a rich natural reserve, covered by rain forest, teeming with a diverse set of flora and fauna. When one wants to encounter the wild, and marvel at what nature has to offer, then a trip to the Amazon is one of the best ideas to consider. Now the same wild ride and adventure is possible in casino gaming industry. Playtech delivers a…

Imagine being in a cage your entire life, locked up in a confined area with people condoning you to a lifetime of of being used as a source of entertainment. The only view an animal in captivity will ever experience, is life behind metal bars and barren concrete with people gawking at them. The number of animals suffering from extreme stress and depression is increasing daily. Zoos teach people it is acceptable to interfere with animals in their natural habitat and continue to place them into…

In Cold Blood Camp was very fun. But I just love reptiles. So when we did in cold blood I was in heaven. At in cold blood, we got to hold and pet these awesome animals. I learned so much about these animals. In fact, reptiles are one of the oldest species on the planet. I was so happy about it. I could barely keep my feet on the ground. I Love reptiles. In fact, reptiles lay eggs and my lizard had eggs. Reptiles are emafroditas, but the male must fertilize the eggs for them to be alive.…

Have you ever thought of owning an exotic animal as a pet? If so did you know exotic animals are legal in the United States, but only in a few states, also you must have a federal license to own an exotic animal? Most people are scared of exotic animals because they think they are so-called “dangerous.” “Only 3.25 people a year are killed by captive exotic animals on an average scale. “Traffic accidents kill 125 people a day”, can you believe that they are not that dangerous compared to car…

Captivity or Death Species reintroduction may sound great on paper as animals are brought back home to the wild and are once again happy. Humans are able to save endangered species and nurture the populations back from the brink. Injured animals have a safe haven in which to rehabilitate and thrive, then return to their family at home in the wild. Animals in animal testing are released from their suffering of being poked and prodded. In theory, this all sounds great, but in reality, one forgets…

Animals need to be left where they are comfortable and are used to, they should not be removed and brought into a family. This would make the animal uncomfortable and nervous about what is happening, this could cause the animal to get out of control and cause danger to themselves, their owners, or anyone else around. Exotic animals may be fun and may be fun and may set you apart from other families with a regular dog or cat, but is that is not what is best, not for you or the animal. Owning an…

In reading the USA Today articles “Wilds Animals Aren’t Pets” and “Opposing View: Let People Own Exotic Animals”, the following essays on the keeping of exotic and wild animals as pets were first published in USA Today in a "Today's Debate" column (2011) (Wyrick, 2014). When we objectively analyze the strengths and weakness of each essay, the argument for not having an exotic animal for a pet is demonstrated as follows. So some people may wonder why we shouldn’t keep exotic animals as pets. We…

Exotic animals The issue of exotic animals is very complex, there are many sides, opinions and views you need to take into thought. It’s not cut and dry or right or wrong. This means a solution will be difficult. It’s a double-edged sword, a billion dollar industry, which ranges from small common aquarium fish to large cats like tigers, lions, and cheetahs. Do I think its right for the government to tell citizens their right to own animals, again not a simple answer? I don’t…