Key points on why wild animals should not be kept as pets. The danger of exotic animals being held captive.

1. Why Wild Animals Should
Not Be Kept as Pets?

2. In recent years, there’s been a
sudden interest in certain animals—
usually those who are indigenous to
the wilderness. This poses a huge
concern for all of us since quite a
lot of people have taken a liking to
adopting these wild animals as
pets. Exotic creatures like panthers
and tigers might seem like the
perfect pet for some people—but
they’re far from perfect.

3. It’s Illegal
If you, or someone you know, own an exotic pet—
you’re probably at risk of getting arrested. It’s an
illegal activity to keep a wild animal in your
house—even the tiniest of birds like robins belong
to the outside world, and it is against the law to
keep them in captivity.
Every year, hundreds of wild animals like bears,
snakes, and leopards are rescued from people
who had been hiding them in their houses. These
animals have undergone thousands of years of
evolution in adaptation to the wild. Keeping them
in a domestic environment is both unhealthy and
dangerous. Therefore, wild animals should not be
kept as pets.

4. Wild Animals May Carry Diseases
Adorable as they may seem, animals like baby raccoons and
chimpanzees often carry zoonotic diseases—without any symptoms.
Some of them, such as rabies, can be deadly to humans. Furthermore,
they can even pass on their illnesses to household pets such as cats
and dogs, making them susceptible to diseases such as distemper.
Wild animals should not be pets because, unlike pets, they have
never been vaccinated and have never been taken to the vet. Taking
such creatures in our homes not only poses a threat to us but also to
the animal itself.

5. .
They Can Attack You
A wild animal given shelter in a house alongside humans
is torn between its wild instincts and its newfound
dependence on humans. Most often, these animals
become frustrated, and the slightest of disturbances will
trigger them to attack you.
If you need more reasons why wild animals should not be
pets, here’s one—Sandra Piovesan was a woman who had
adopted nine wild wolves and grown very close to them.
A report shows her stating that the wolves provided her
with “unqualified love.” The love only lasted till July 19,
2006, when the wolves decided it was time to devour the
woman.

6. Their Species May Become
Endangered
Every year, there is a trade of
thousands of parrots across the world,
resulting in them becoming the world’s
most endangered animals. The demand
for exotic animals is unbelievably great,
and this is threatening many animals on
the brink of extinction.

7. They Get Sick
Exotic pets might seem to enjoy the lavishness of
human homes and the luxuries it provides, but
they’re suffering. Animals like primates are sociable,
and being away from others of their species, they
grow sad and lonely—just like us. These animals
have much more complex needs than domestic pets.
For example, some animals need trees to feel
secure, and humans don’t usually live-in trees, hence
the inconvenience. Some animals, such as reptiles,
undergo hibernation during winter. But captivity
confuses them, and they go through immense stress
and behavioral changes.

8. Conclusion:
Bringing a wild animal into your home may seem like an act
of gratitude, but in reality, it is a living hell for the animal.
Millions of cats and dogs go through euthanasia each year
just because nobody wants to adopt them. Why bring a
creature, which is perfectly happy in its home, to a foreign
world where it is lonely and frightening? Why not turn to
give a new life to animals that want it?
Therefore, let’s try and protect the animals in our natural
surroundings instead of the wild ones. We should also
make sure that natural habitats are protected for these wild
animals.