I might have to start removing them. A gerbil is an herbivore, a serval is a carnivore; polar opposites. I can't answer your question. I think this might be one of my favorite articles of yours. By ignorant, I don't mean deliberately, I mean accidentally, but perhaps it was the wrong word. Typical species that are kept are Bennett's wallabies and the smaller Dama wallabies. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 01, 2013: That is what I plan Insane Mundane. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 27, 2014: Thank you Everyday Miracles . Home » Slow Loris Investigations. What you can get: Pretty much any parrot. The ears are almost completely hidden in the fur. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on April 07, 2015: You don't seem to get it. However, my efforts were futile.’, And above she says in response to someone who wishes he could get hold of some: ‘they are so cool, but please drop some off here in the US to override that embargo :/’. Not only would this not be a good idea for the species, but they aren’t going to be legally available anyway. It's not like the article is saying "Don't get a dog, get an exotic animal!" Privacy statement | Again, I appreciate you are not responsible for what others do with animals or the decisions they make, but I feel this site still promotes the pet trade in animals that are unsuitable for captive life and will suffer as a consequence. I like how you put a What you can have substitution. This would essentially make re-homing them impossible without psychological overhaul. Provide some proof on your statement that "Most of the parrots you speak of are being brought over illegally from other countries and are being smuggled like drugs over the border.". The slow lorises have large eyes that are forward facing. Tree kangaroos are marsupials that are the most threatened and native to Australia and New Guinea. C $63.33. People like teeny things, such as toy breeds of dogs (including those blasted teacup dogs), "mini pigs" (which are not so mini when they reach their adult size,) and pocket pets like dwarf hamsters. I'm by no means an expert on pets or exotic animals, but I feel like some of the alternatives on this list are still unsuitable to be kept as pets, at least for the general public. It is not impossible for a private owner to provide for these aquatic birds, but it is not likely that responsible, educated owners would patronize a store like this. They make great pets! While you are obviously permitted to have your own opinion, many supporters of private ownership and conservation efforts would call someone who stands in opposition to private ownership "ignorant.". Red-handed tamarins, Geoffrey marmosets, and cotton-topped tamarins are examples of some of the callitrichid species that are found in private ownership. I haven't seen kangaroo rats in captivity recently either, possibly because they are not easy-care rodents and no one is trying to breed them. Kangaroo rats are not rats. People like to put them in cages at night, which is harmful to their mental well-being as they are active at night and require a lot of nocturnal stimulation. Both require pretty much the same things. Obviously most of my experience is with reptiles. So your comments are valid. A better alternative for many people may be lower generations of Savannah and Bengal cats. What you can get: Sugar gliders are popular Australian marsupials that require some research to care for but are readily available in the pet trade. Hannah strikes again, with a link that says: " A pink macaw taken from Brazil will sell for as much as $2,000 in Italy.". Again, their human-like qualities and waddle make them a favorite with people, and this was highlighted by the 2005 film March of the Penguins and 2006's Happy Feet. Saving animals from suffering around the world | Our primate rescue centre is set in Ciapus, on the island of Java. Bush babies are primates called prosimians (like tarsiers), and they originate alternatively from Africa. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on November 11, 2015: Some of those pets are always for sale online. They have a highly specialized diet of eucalyptus, which must be grown on-site to support these animals. Therefore it is unlikely that there are captive breeders selling animals to the people who own them in an ethical and sustainable fashion. The video "Dramatic Little Monster" popularized them somewhat and featured a very strange-looking individual. Subscribe to be the first to hear about our exclusive offers and latest arrivals! There are pygmy species of jerboa, as well as larger jerboas that have rabbit-like ears known as Euchoreutes naso. Mountain goats are not goats. The documentary that you mentioned, I have seen, and there is nothing enlightening. Question: why can't anyone own a koala bear? However, due to the concern of rabies, of which they are a significant vector for in the wild, they are often believed to be dangerous zoonotic disease sources and are heavily regulated in many areas. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on April 20, 2015: It depends on the species, the place. #Thailand #nightlife” Snowy owls inhabit Alaska, Canada, and Eurasia, and I'm not certain if they are illegal at the federal level, but I do know that the birds are rarely offered to private owners. CT-tamarins are only legal to buy if they are captive-bred in this country. I mean, most of them say what I want to say (only they say it a lot better), while this one is fun. People Like You Contribute To Illegal Animal Trade And Poaching. Although, that would technically be legal, only imports from Africa are barred. I am happy I can have my dogs and a cat in the near future. ", 1) ppl should be able to own whatever they want if they can care for it (endangered species are exempt from this), 2) the author has never been to Nebraska if they are talking about importing prairie dogs. Marta and Willis were the first attempt by IAR to rehabilitate slow lorises and return them back to the wild. On some of the videos, they have been described as aliens for a good reason. No, the Slow Loris does not make a good pet. As of 2009, there were only 200 individuals in 45 facilities around the world. Thanks for sharing and for all the research. I've been trying to find out but in getting no where. Slow Loris, originating from the depths of Asia, the primate is a CITES 1 animal, which means it is at significant risk of extinction in the wild, sharing its critical status with African Elephants, Gorilla, and Orangutans. Serval enrichment is not much different from that of a dog or active cat, it's all fully achievable if the owner -cares-. You can't have meerkats because the Fish and Wildlife Service claims that they are prohibited under the Lacey Act of 1900 as a potentially invasive species, along with eighteen other species of mongoose. Not by law? I am proud of each and every one of them. I must, however, point out that your article is somewhat misguided in the alternatives you refer to. I just wanted conformation on wether or not it was possible. They are active and noisy, and have traditional exotic pet tendencies that may make them a handful for people expecting more tame cat and dog-like behavior. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 03, 2014: Francis--please point out any 'misinformation'. No, you’ll continue to accept my comments to save yourself from looking like a complete hypocrite, having said that you ‘abhor all forms of censorship’. But I think there is a certain allure to being able to interact with such creatures. Overall cool hub though! Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on July 20, 2014: Poon, they are captive bred. Slow Loris Education Education activities, in combination with conservation programmes, are important in creating an impact on people’s perceptions about conservation issues. They will hide food in furniture, as they are desert animals, and are used to storing food. The Slow Loris is a primate, specifically one that is part of the genus Nycticebus. Loris is an arboreal (animal which lives on trees) and slow-moving animal. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 14, 2014: Yes Logan, I have a genet and from what I read, they are more 'tolerable' over meerkats. Meerkats have been made famous by Disney's The Lion King. It belongs to the family Lorisidae. This is a super cool rodent from the deserts of Africa that you may have never heard of unless you landed on the popular YouTube videos. That just means if it's OK for one person to keep a gerbil ethically it should be OK with a serval. While not all penguins live in the frigid Antarctic waters and require subzero temperatures, they are still uncommon as pets. I am a poster there, under G.Dianne Smith. Some of the sub-species are critically endangered, and they are heavily protected. I've seen those ducks before, they disturb me, I hope that's not bad for them. If you read my comment again I try to make it clear I mean no disrespect or insult. Such animals require strict protection. Sorry, perhaps I didn't explain myself well. I meant plumage. Whereas the desire to own something is driven by emotion and impulse. I have another article on cheetahs as pets that basically states what you are saying, and I believe the link is in this article. Slow loris lifespan can range between 15 to 25 years. In 2011, we established a multi-disciplinary team designed to tackle the illegal trade in slow lorises. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 31, 2013: I will continue to accept your comments Jones because you are actually reading them! Ontdek de perfecte stockfoto's over Slow Loris en redactionele nieuwsbeelden van Getty Images Kies uit premium Slow Loris van de hoogste kwaliteit. My original post meant you no disrespect and I hope you can see that. The genus is made up of 3 species: – Sunda slow loris. Adriana Mile from Chisinau, Moldova on November 15, 2013: Insane Mundane from Earth on September 01, 2013: Yeah, my username represents the majority of the inhabitants on this planet, not me... : ). The word “loris” originated from the Dutch language which means ‘clown’. They are popular for their stance that implies, "look out," in which they stand on two legs like a person. For anyone interested, the discussion is called "Customer Discussions: Keeping cats indoors is cruel" (you can put this into the Google and fine it). Your thoughts are welcome, this is an area of expertise in which I work and study so I do know what I am talking about. I would be interested in seeing an article like this, written by yourself of course, but with a bit more understanding and research behind it. Warning: This is a potentially dream-killing hub for the adventurous pet keepers out there in the US. Its bites do produce venom, which can be dangerous. In other words, around 6x6 feet minimum. When young, they demand a lot of attention, and the owner should carry them in a makeshift pouch if they are to be raised alone. Having read the article, I feel that you obviously mean well but perhaps are missing some of the information about these animals, specifically why they are not allowed to be kept as pets and why your alternatives are not well researched. Did you think I was seriously suggesting that someone in a spaceship drop some Jerboas down here? The slow loris has a tail hidden in the dense fur of its body. I said, "If a person can keep a gerbil, they can keep a serval, period." Your black and white dismissal of all 'wild' animals as 'bad pets' reveals you have a simplistic view. I can even buy a dingo, wolf, hyena, warthog, monkeys, etc.. Real cheap. These animals haven't made it to the private sector because they are very difficult to breed. This is just a list of animals people can never hope to own in this country, and exotic pets that are obtainable. They are arboreal and are far more content in the trees than on the ground. Expense has nothing to do with ease of care. Yes I doubt anyone could get cheetahs without being an accredited facility, especially in 5 years. Prairie dogs stand bipedally like meerkats, live a similar lifestyle in the wild, and are not prone to aggressive attacks toward strangers in captivity. Scent marking seems to be a trait that consistently ruins potentially awesome pets. Just asking because I think it would be awesome to have these as pets. Sand cats are sometimes illegally kept as pets in their home range and are under threat from habitat loss (although they are not listed as threatened). No one owns cheetahs as 'pets' without having an exclusively registered facility in the United States (and going through difficult importation laws), and I doubt some billionaire royal in the UAE will care what I have to say about owning cheetahs. @Melissa: Yeah, I'd only remove redundant & repetitive comments that are saying the same thing over and over, since traffic is still traffic, regardless of the source. A police contact confiscated two (I think) pygmy slow lorises from a poacher and asked for out help to release them. I respect your writings, particularly your pro-zoo conservation stand...I just thought a little constructive criticism might aid a future article project along the same subject. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 02, 2014: Lynsey Hart from Lanarkshire on February 02, 2014: Great hub ! The most common place for them to be kept as pets is in their native countries where they are sold directly, hence why it is pointless to blame the pet trade in North America for this devastating result of people’s pet-keeping desires. 300 likes. I mean this with no disrepsect, but i was just wondering why you would recommend "alternative" animals that are as equally unsuitable for captivity as the "exotic" ones you mention? It was so different. I love how you gave alternative solutions though. It will teach you all about the exotic pet trade. Both require pretty much the same things. Cheetahs are one of the first animals you see in the powerful Circle of Life opening in The Lion King, and they were featured in the film Duma. Scientists are now considering taking cheetahs out of the definition of a big cat. From as little as 14p a day you can make a difference to these highly endangered primates. She can state what her reasons would be for desiring to own them, but she cannot appropriately address what makes them good or bad pets unless she has personally owned those pets. It is my opinion that in order to provide helpful commentary on the subject, you will need to support your viewpoint. Why you can't have one: They aren’t available in the United States due to their exportation being illegal, for good reason. Also important, they are naturally skittish and extremely fast. These marsupials have become a symbol of fuzzy cuteness even though they can be quite vicious. Why you can't have one: They have special feeding requirements and do not breed well in captivity, therefore, accredited zoos and on-location breeding sites only (if any) keep them. However, other countries do sell them. For Christ Sake... Leave These Animals Alone - And Get Yourself A Dog Or A Cat! Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 12, 2013: Don't be sorry, they are so cool, but please drop some off here in the US to override that embargo :/. I prefer to leave the wild in the wild. They walk upright just like penguins and can even be obtained in similar color patterns. Both of which have their merits, but are not a good enough reason to think you should be entitled to own a serval and certainly not a cheetah. Is it possible to get these animals as pets in the United States (without owning a zoo)? If you are determined, however, perhaps you can get one if you start an educational facility or some form of exhibition. Slow Loris is an endangered species and the biggest cause behind it is illegal wildlife trade. Do you want me to go on? I have to say 'Of Wolf & Man' that it does sound like you are calling my beliefs ignorant because of this sentence: "I mean that so far as this belief is an ignorant one - a belief you hold without knowing all the facts." Perhaps I should direct them to the stream of abuse that emanates from your mouth every time someone disagrees with you. – Pygmy slow loris. Update 2018: One seller started offering sand cats for the hefty price of $20,000 for a pair. Lorises have the similar appeal of sloths—with their lazy, human-like appearance and mannerisms, complemented by strange nocturnal eyes, many videos of the creatures soon become viral hits after. Why you can't have one: Koala bears are highly endangered, and Australia has restrictions on which animals can be imported out of the country. They come in different sizes based on the species, and they closely resemble a kangaroo rat, although they have a far stranger appearance. I love your hub. I would love to have a white owl or a penguin. What, did you think wild macaws were captured in the US? The slow loris is a species affected by the illegal pet trade, poachers catch them and remove their poisonous teeth. Ohio is one of the only states without any bans on any exotic animals. I've thought about Cheetahs (because they're so graceful and beautiful) but have decided that even if it was possible it would be the wrong choice for my family. Please sign the pledge today to help expose the truth behind the slow loris pet trade: http://www.ticklingistorture.org Thank you Sand cats are strange-looking, small, and exotic felines that have a somewhat close resemblance to our domesticated fare, but their heads have an interesting distinction. If a person can keep a gerbil, they can keep a serval, period. Sept. 26, 2017 - Officials in West Sumatra, Indonesia, rescued nine slow lorises from being sold on the illegal pet market. If your idea of a good pet is an animal that adapts to the household as readily as a typical domesticated cat . These animals however are not indoor pets, they must have an outdoor run to exercise in and a climate-controlled enclosure to retreat to. CT-tamarins can be kept in a large cage (at least around 6'x8') with around three individuals successfully. Why you can't have one: Like other threatened and uncommon exotics, these animals are not in the private sector and are distributed amongst accredited zoos only, as they should be. Free Shipping. We have witnessed several successes in law enforcement operations undertaken, of which the major ones resulted in prosecutions of perpetrators and a large number of lorises confiscated. Although i appreciate you stated these animals require space, special care and socialisation with their own species, most exotic pet owners do not or can not do this. Lime House Regency Close, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DS, United Kingdom, Email: [email protected] | As it is, you've referred to people as "ignorant," which implies a willful desire not to supply oneself with sufficient information to make a decision. Tatyana Shchepetkina 27,293 views. I am quite confused by this post to be quite honest with you. A campaign to save the endangered slow loris from the pet trade has already gathered a massive 33,000 signatures in less than a week. If you want a penguin because of how the penguins walk, I'd suggest runner ducks. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on April 12, 2015: Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on April 08, 2015: Damn, foliage? I normally wouldn't comment but being Australian this is a pet hate of mine. You tried to obtain a Jerboa illegally and were bragging about it on here and got found out – just accept it. Slow Loris - Funk, Blues, Soul, Rock, Jazz, in an improv setting Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on July 08, 2014: A great hub which will be useful to many. In the mountans is a perfect place. However, this success story of the rescue of slow loris triggers the question of how many people still are not aware which animals can be pets and which can not be. I am trying to write this in a way to convey admiration for your attempts to help but also educate (as much as one can within a comment section) without insulting you, so please take this constructively and not as a personal attack - its not! . All of the species are native to India, Borneo, Vietnam, Bangladesh and parts of China. There are always in danger for some one to open the door and let them go out from inside the house. This is deeply irresponsible. However, owls as pets would require a large flight home, and they are not house pets. And, although we can't have North American birds of prey, what about birds from other countries? Like the jerboa, their imports are restricted due to the African rodent embargo, but there are enough captive animals to sustain the American pet trade. of course they are more then what most people can/should get, and of course we should let them live in the wild to be hunted, eaten and generally die of untreated illnesses and diseases... ok last part was trolling ;). They are also difficult to breed and maintain outside of natural-esque colonies, so their populations are not high even where captive-bred animals are available. If you fail to do this, it is irrefutable proof that you are an irreversible moron with no right to an opinion on these matters, and that I am somehow more intelligent than all the authors of your 'credible' links that literally just sit there and make up imaginary animals. IAR also routinely conducts capacity building workshops with government agencies and the police in investigation techniques, species identification, understanding and recognising trade routes and encouraging fast reaction time to wildlife crime in order to tackle the trade more effectively and to see it through till prosecutions of offenders. As someone who works in animal conservation I always find it sad to see people still care more about pet ownership than what's actually best for these animals. People are probably unaware of this fact because these animals are not very common, even in North American zoos. I can determine that you are very unknowledgeable if you need to refer to that movie to make your point. I found your article to be very informative and a good read. However, most of us will never know. First may I say you write extremely well and am happy to see someone discouraging attempts to obtain certain exotic species. One unpleasant trait the animal possess is their desire to rub urine on their hands for scent marking purposes. Emperor penguins are obviously only suitable for captivity in publicly funded professional zoos and aquariums, but there are smaller penguins that tolerate warmer temperatures which originate from Africa and New Zealand (however, here is one owner of a king penguin, a bird which originates from Sub-Antarctic regions). You clearly do not realise the true extend of the cheetah's struggle, a genetic bottle neck thousands of years ago has resulted in all cheetah being related with little to no genetic diversity. The sand cat was voted as the cutest cat in a contest held by Big Cat Rescue, which has held five of these animals which were surplus from other zoos. If you aren't willing to dedicate the time any money, DON'T GET ONE. Free Return Exchange or money back guarantee for all … Penguins have gained obvious popularity. I realise I may have ruffled your feathers but I am afraid that is the gravity of the situation. The opposition to ownership of such animals comes from a deep understanding through experience with wild and captive specimens as well as study and qualification in the animal field. It isn't much harder to pour a bowl of cat food than it is gerbil food (I don't believe in feeding raw food so don't bring that up). • Slow loris YouTube videos fuel endangered species trade Cutest things on this list on June 17, 2020: The saddest article I’ve ever read :( on June 17, 2020: The red pandas made me so sad because they look absolutely HARMLESS!!! Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 11, 2014: But you were right with that last part Steve. Entitled "The Most Controversial Pet Shop," the depicts a shop in Japan called The Inner City Zoo. Due to this, conservation groups retaliated and implored viewers to consider the unfortunate source of slow loris pets. Wtf is a pink macaw? 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