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The definition is an evolving one; fish, rabbits, and some rodents and birds have become firmly enough established in the world of animal fancy as to no longer be considered exotic in general usage, though they may still be classed as exotic in veterinary practice. [1] Sometimes any unique or wild-looking pet (including common domestic animals ...
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 ...
The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel. [8] They have very similar habits and appearance to the flying squirrel, despite not being ...
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 ...
Exotic pets in state law Oklahoma statutes are mostly silent on whether you can own an exotic animal like a tiger or python unless you're a commercial breeder. That class of animal ownership comes ...
Pet. A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive/ cute appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, but some pets may be taken in on an altruistic basis (such as ...
South Carolina residents can’t privately own lions, tigers and bears as pets, but state law allows for ownership of some unusual animals, which aren’t usually domesticated, and exotic animals ...
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.