CEBU, Philippines - According to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, WILD ANIMALS do not make good pets simply because they don't have the direct influence of humans – they're not well adapted to living in our homes.
Wild or exotic animals are undomesticated or untamed. According to animal behaviorist Louis Dorfman, wild animals "can never be tamed in the sense we normally associate with that word. They are strongly affected by any source of stimulation, and it affects their mood and reactions."
Other reasons include:
* They need to be with their own kind. They can be brutally wild, most likely to attack you!
* You could get hurt or get sick. Having them as pets pokes potential danger since they can carry diseases/viruses that are harmful to humans.
* Legal issues. Because of the risks/dangers, some cities and countries prohibit the ownership of wild/exotic animals.
The Marine Aquarium Council recommends the following animals that make good pets:
* Dogs, domestic cats, guinea pigs, domestic rats and mice, common hamsters, domestic rabbits
* Interesting insects like African millipedes or Hissing cockroaches
* Responsibly captive-bred parakeets, canaries, cockatiels, doves, and pigeons
* Responsibly captive-bred reptiles and amphibians such as red-footed tortoises, lizards (bearded dragons, leopard geckos), snakes (corn snakes, king snakes, ball pythons) and frogs (White's tree frog, ornate horned frog, fire-bellied toad, red-eyed tree frog).
* Tropical fish that are captive-raised or collected from sustainable wild populations make good pets
Choose your pets wisely.