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An exotic pet is a pet which is relatively rare or unusual to keep, or is generally thought of as a wild species rather than as a domesticated pet. The definition varies by culture, location, and over time—as animals become firmly enough established in the world of animal fancy, they may no longer be considered exotic.
Wolves are sometimes kept as exotic pets, and in some rarer occasions, as working animals. Although closely related to domesticated dogs, wolves do not show the same tractability as dogs in living alongside humans, and generally, a greater amount of effort is required in order to obtain the same amount of reliability.
Exotic felids have a long tradition in human care. The ancient Egyptians kept servals [1] in the same role as the African Wildcat (the wild ancestor of modern house cats). Cheetahs have also been kept throughout the world, both as companions and as hunting aides. [2] Caracals have also been tamed and trained, primarily by Arabian and Asian ...
Overpopulation of domestic pets. In some countries there is an overpopulation of pets such as cats, dogs, and exotic animals. In the United States, six to eight million animals are brought to shelters each year, of which an estimated three to four million are subsequently euthanized, including 2.7 million considered healthy and adoptable. [1][2 ...
Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, have gained popularity as exotic pets in some regions. These animals are very social, so if they're going to be a domestic pet, it's generally ...
Green iguana in captivity. The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is the most globally traded reptile representing 46% of the total reptile trade in the US from 1996 and 2012, with annual imports reaching 1 million in 1996. [1] In 1995, there were over 800,000 animals were imported into the United States alone, primarily originating from captive ...
Animals that are not allowed to be kept as pets in Mecklenburg County include: Monkeys. Raccoons. Squirrels. Ocelots. Bobcats. Wolves. This law does not apply to lawfully operated pet shops, zoos ...
Captive breeding, also known as captive propagation, is the process of keeping plants or animals in controlled environments, such as wildlife reserves, zoos, botanic gardens, and other conservation facilities. It is sometimes employed to help species that are being threatened by the effects of human activities such as climate change, habitat ...