The Wild World of Tame Exotic Pets EXPOSED Yet Again

[crystalballer7983]

I'm a farmer: animals in captivity, when they get out, just run around and stay close to home. Why? BECAUSE IT'S THEIR HOME, DUMBASSES! If they wanted to go to the jungle, they would kill this lady and run away! Their laying on their backs, purring while being groomed: and they get pissed when she stops. What the fuck do you find cruel in that? Have you ever even SEEN an animal up close much less owned one? Do you realize meat comes from animals? Are you a vegan? Or just dumb?

[Orthropox14]

i love exotic pets. so exciting

[taknidentity1]

Let santuaries who do not profit out of making animals into entertainment worry about conservation programs. Don't try to sugar-coat your selfish exploitation and greed by justifying what you do.

[timbalionguy]

The people using animals for entertainment, or as pets are doing more for conservation than any sanctuary. They breed their animals for posterity. The current crop of sanctuaries are little more than 'concentratin camps' where animals are sent to die without passing on their genes. Any keeping of animals without an ability to responsibly breed is NOT conservation.

[taknidentity1]

@timbalionguy

Yes, because meeting the demand for private pet owners and their whims, and, the entertainment industry and their whims, for the animal to be a certain way, according to THEIR criteria, really does, "logically" promote responsible breeding and ethical treatment of animals. EPIC FAIL IN RATIONALIZATION on your part.

[REXANOEXOTICS]

Well, how many private owners do you actually know?

Hmmm, sanctuariers don't profit? Then why do they exhibit other peoples animals and charge for it?

[taknidentity1]

@REXANOEXOTICS

How many wild animals do *you* actually know to generalize that you can understand their behaviours?

To keep the sanctuaries going, they charge?

Why do the trainers and handlers renting out their animals to the entertainment industry do you? Oh, right......to keep on entertaining! A few laughs and a good thrill is always equal to the WILD animal's life - bred, born, and, died in captivity - for the captive audience.

[timbalionguy]

So what is wrong with more people having more animals? If just a few people are allowed to have them, and they go extinct in the wild (which they will because human encroachment cannot be stopped), there will not be enough genetic base for them to survive in captivity, either. Captive husbandry of the great cats is their only realistic hope for survival, and they need to be in the hands of as many responsible keepers as possible.

[timbalionguy]

To Nekowolf-- Big cats do not really run a lot, so they do not need large enclosures. In fact, they often prefer smaller enclosures. Puppylover, if you want to have a primate, seek out some of the primate clubs before you consider getting one. Primates are extremely challenging to work with, and great apes like chimps and orangutans are a challenge even for professional keepers. That said, if you are really truly prepared, it should always be possible to own the animal of your choice.

[puppylover900]

Do u think an orangutan would be a good pet or do u think they are to strongs Please respnd i am wanting a pet primate but i do not know which one, Thanks

[xeileen916x]

NO, apes, require an experienced handler past maturity. Apes include Chimpanzees, Oranutans, and gorrillas. They also require VERY STRONG enclosures, and cost upwards of $40,000 just to buy. They are illegal in most states in the US. Be sure to do your research before acquiring the smaller monkeys, as they are a lot of HARD WORK.

[peoplerprimates2]

If you could find an orangutan for sale you would probably pay $100,000 or more! They grow to be very large, are extremely strong, and require very large, strong, expensive-to-build enclosures. If you have never owned a primate, you would never want to start with a great ape, and they are illegal to own in many/most states.

Before considering a primate as a pet, check the laws in your state and volunteer to work with someone who owns the species you are interested in, if at all possible.

[LJtricks]

i heard an orangutan big a guys balls off lol. and they are like 5 times stronger than humans. it could kill you in a hit. plus they are endangered.

[nekowolf]

Isn't keeping big cats kinda cruel? Like, people can't really give it the proper space that it needs.

[REXANOEXOTICS]

Tigers are going extinct in the wild; what is better, saving them in captivity or letting them go totally extinct,forever?And big cats do just fine in captivity. If the conditions were not optimal, the animals wouldn't be willing to breed and reproduce

[AnimalMedia]

Breeding a captive population will not save the tigers. To save them, conservation of their habitat needs to be done.  Then, the wild numbers will rise. Why breed for lives in captivity?

[drillerdominique]

That was raw truth and comedy, an edible blend all should enjoy. (edible only refers to the cow)

[AmyinOH]

You capture the real truth of owning exotics- it's fun, it's a learning experience and the animals show how they're raised....ar don't wanna see THAT one. Same can be said of cows...while we eat a medium rare steak rather than a vegan 'delicacy'. To each his own?

[Kzris]

Very funny, great job :)

[Katsnake11]

That is AWESOME! Well done again Z! I loved the captions. I was almost caught laughing at work... course, I am at lunch, but still. LOL!