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An exotic pet is a rare or unusual creature kept as a pet, or a creature kept as a pet which is not commonly thought of as a pet. Exotic pets are sometimes for the express purpose of having a pet which is unique. Image File history File links Kapuzineraffen. ...
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Type Species Simia capucina Linnaeus, 1758 Species Cebus capucinus Cebus albifrons Cebus olivaceus Cebus kaapori Cebus apella Cebus libidinosus Cebus nigritus Cebus xanthosternos Cebus queirozi Tufted Capuchin (Cebus apella) The capuchins are the group of New World monkeys classified as genus Cebus. ...
Pets and humans often contribute toward the happiness of the other in a pet relationship. ...
The definition is an evolving one; some rodents, reptiles, and amphibians have become firmly enough established in the world of animal fancy to no longer be considered exotic. Sometimes any unique or wild-looking pet (including common domestic animals such as the ferret and the domestic rat) is called an exotic pet. "Exotic" may also be used for a species which is non-indigenous to the owner's locale. Suborders Sciuromorpha Castorimorpha Myomorpha Anomaluromorpha Hystricomorpha Rodentia is an order of mammals (Mammalia). ...
Orders Procolophonia (extinct) Testudines Araeoscelidia (extinct) Avicephala (extinct) Younginiformes (extinct) Sauropterygia Ichthyosauria (extinct) Placodontia (extinct) Nothosauria (extinct) Plesiosauria (extinct) Sphenodontia Squamata Prolacertiformes (extinct) Archosauria Crurotarsi Order Aetosauria Order Phytosauria Order Rauisuchia Order Crocodilia Ornithodira Pterosauria (extinct) Marasuchus (extinct) Dinosauria (extinct) Order Saurischia Order Ornithischia Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals...
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Animal fancy is a hobby that includes pet and exotic pet ownership, showing and other competitions, breeding and judging. ...
Trinomial name Mustela putorius furo (Linnaeus, 1758) In general use, a ferret is a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo), a mammal first bred from the wild European polecat or Steppe polecat at least 2,500 years ago. ...
A pet rat eating watermelon. ...
Many major pet stores and service providers (such as veterinary insurance carriers or online retailers) tend to classify animal besides cats, dogs, or fish as "exotic".
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Legal issues The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, or CITES, moderates the trade of exotic pets around the world, to prevent any threats to their survival and ecological damage. Certain animals may be strictly regulated or restricted outright due to both their conservation status, as well as the possibility of the animal becoming an invasive species. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between Governments, drafted as a result of a resolution adopted in 1963 at a meeting of members of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). ...
The conservation status of a species is an indicator of the likelihood of that species continuing to survive. ...
Lantana Invasion of abandoned citrus plantation; Moshav Sdey Hemed, Israel; May 2, 2006 The term invasive species refers to a subset of those species defined as introduced species or non-indigenous species. ...
In some cases laws are circumvented by breeding the animals in captivity. The USDA issues permits for keeping and breeding certain exotic species, whether captured from the wild or bred. In the United States, for example, it is illegal to import primates for the pet trade, but a flourishing breeding industry exists, using animals descended from those brought in legally before the ban was enacted. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, also called the Agriculture Department, or USDA, is a Cabinet department of the United States Federal Government. ...
Health Finding a veterinarian qualified and willing to care for an exotic animal may be difficult or even impossible, but in some cases (such as in large cities), it is not difficult at all, as many veterinarians are highly qualified and have specialty practices. However, the costs for treatment of such animals may be significantly higher than for a cat, dog, or a more conventional pet[citation needed].
Some animals are known to carry diseases that can affect humans. Similarly, some human diseases can be dangerous for certain animals. Many animals have zoonotic potential, including dogs and cats. Zoonosis (pronounced as zoo-on-no-sis) is any infectious disease that may be transmitted from animals, both wild and domestic, to humans. ...
Husbandry Providing the right environmental conditions, housing and diet for an exotic animal may be difficult for several reasons: insufficient information may be available on caring for such animals in captivity, adequate housing may be difficult and/or expensive to procure or build, it may be difficult to provide the correct environment (such as temperature or amount of sunlight), feeding the correct diet may be difficult or impossible, and providing the right social environment for highly social species may be impossible in a home setting.
Domestication Unlike creatures like cats and dogs, most exotic animals have not been domesticated by humans for thousands of years; they are still wild animals. Even if they are bred for the pet trade and raised by humans, they may be unpredictable, largely untrainable, and in some cases, dangerous, especially when they grow to adulthood.
Species kept as exotic pets Alligators, wolves and wolf/dog hybrids, fennec foxes, wild cat cubs (lions, tigers, ocelots, etc.), snakes, tortoises, spiders, scorpions, rare birds and non-human primates are among the species kept as pets. Some exotics are less "wild" than others; dingoes have been in a relationship with humans for generations, and the Bengal cat descends from a hybrid of wild and domestic species. Llamas and pot-bellied pigs, though still present in the wild, have been raised in captivity for centuries. Species Alligator mississippiensis Alligator sinensis An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. ...
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Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog is a mammal in the order Carnivora. ...
Binomial name Fennecus zerda (Zimmermann, 1780) The Fennec is a small fox found in the Sahara Desert of North Africa (excluding the coast) which have distinctive oversized ears. ...
Binomial name Panthera leo (Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms Felis leo (Linnaeus, 1758) The lion (Panthera leo) is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in the genus Panthera. ...
Binomial name Panthera tigris (Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms Felis tigris Linnaeus, 1758 Tigris striatus Severtzov, 1858 Tigris regalis Gray, 1867 Tigers (Panthera tigris) are mammals of the Felidae family and one of four big cats in the Panthera genus. ...
Binomial name Leopardus pardalis (Linnaeus, 1758) This page is about the animal. ...
For other uses, see Snake (disambiguation). ...
Genera Chersina Dipsochelys Furculachelys Geochelone Gopherus Homopus Indotestudo Kinixys Malacochersus Manouria Psammobates Pyxis Testudo A tortoise is a land-dwelling reptile of the order Testudines. ...
Diversity 111 families, 40,000 species Suborders Mesothelae Mygalomorphae Araneomorphae See Table of Families Wikispecies has information related to: Spiders A South American Argiope Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals with two body segments, eight legs, no chewing mouth parts and no wings. ...
Superfamilies Pseudochactoidea Buthoidea Chaeriloidea Chactoidea Iuroidea Scorpionoidea See classification for families. ...
Orders Many - see section below. ...
Families 15, See classification A primate (L. prima, first) is any member of the biological order Primates, the group that contains all the species commonly related to the lemurs, monkeys, and apes, with the latter category including humans. ...
Trinomial name Canis lupus dingo (Meyer, 1793) Breed standards (external link) ANKC The dingo (plural dingos or dingoes), Canis lupus dingo, is a type of wild dog, probably descended from the Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). ...
The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed of domestic housecat (Felis silvestris catus) developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (such as spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). ...
hello For other uses of llama and similarly spelt words, see Lama (disambiguation) This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
The pot-bellied pig is a breed of domestic pig originating in Vietnam. ...
Primates It has been estimated that as many as 15,000 primates are kept by private individuals as pets in the United States alone.[1] Nine states ban the keeping of primates, but no federal law regulates primate ownership. In 1975, however, the Center for Disease Control prohibited their import into the US for use as pets. The breeding industry uses descendants of animals imported before 1975. Primates of various species, including those listed as endangered, such as cottontop tamarins, Diana monkeys, lemurs and gibbons can be purchased for between US$2000 and $50,000. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta is recognized as the lead United States agency for protecting the public health and safety of people by providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. ...
The endangered Sea Otter An endangered species is a population of organisms (usually a taxonomic species), which because it is either (a) few in number or (b) threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters, it is at risk of becoming extinct. ...
Binomial name Saguinus oedipus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Cottontop Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus), also known as the Pinché Tamarin, is a small New World monkey weighing less than 1lb (0. ...
Binomial name Cercopithecus diana (Linnaeus, 1758) The Diana Monkey (Cercopithecus diana) is often considered one of the most beautiful of the Old World monkeys. ...
Superfamilies and Families Cheirogaleoidea Cheirogaleidae Lemuroidea Lemuridae Lepilemuridae Indriidae Lemurs are part of a class of primates known as prosimians, and make up the infraorder Lemuriformes. ...
Genera Hylobates Hoolock Nomascus Symphalangus Gibbons are the small apes that are grouped in the family Hylobatidae. ...
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Most professionals, including veterinarians[2], zoologists[3], humane societies and others strongly discourage the keeping of primates and monkeys as pets, as their complex emotional and social needs and other highly specialized requirements cannot be met by the average owner.
Although the breeding population has been largely isolated from wild primates outside the US, and may not be as likely to transmit a zoonotic disease, there is still a considerable risk: research workers have died from diseases contracted from primate research subjects[4]. By far, the greater risk is the transmission of disease from human to primate: the virus that causes human cold sores (herpes simplex virus), for example, is deadly to monkeys[citation needed]. Even today, new zoonotic species continue to emerge. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. ...
Primates and simians of any size can be extremely dangerous once they reach sexual maturity.
References - Maryann Mott, "The Perils of Keeping Monkeys as Pets" National Geographic News September 16, 2003
- Craig J. Blair, DVM Pets or Prisoners?
- Heather Thomas, Education Coordinator, Duke University Primate Center Lemurs as Petsthey eat lots of bananas and bugs
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