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0Video Reptaid Review l Must-Have Supplement for Reptile owners
Reptaid is a health-aiding supplement that can be a life saver for captive reptiles and amphibians.
2How to Make Zoo Trips Educational for Children
How to teach children/preschoolers/toddlers about zoo animals before and while attending zoos and aquariums.
8The Stupidity of the Blackfish Trailer | Anti-Seaworld Documentary
An analysis of the trailer for the documentary Blackfish and the commentary presented about Seaworld and the captivity of orca whales.
2A Guide to Pet Sloth Care
A care sheet for the pet sloth. Can you buy a sloth as an exotic pet? Are they easy to care for?
0Video How to Make a Cake for a Cat | Healthy Coconut Flour Recipe
Quick and easy recipe! Learn how to make a birthday celebration cake for your pet cat with healthy coconut flour.
06 Exotic Pets That Have Easy Care
A discussion and list of unusual, interesting, unique, or alternative pets that are easier to care for.
0Everything You Need To Know About Pet Cheetahs
Why do people keep cheetahs as pets? Honest information about pet cheetah care, misconceptions and interesting facts about them.
4Idiotic Pet Laws | Banned Animals in New York City
A descriptive list of some of the most harmless animal species that are ludicrously banned as pets in New York City.
4Why Do Some People Think Dolphins are Smarter than Humans?
Analyzing the lack of skepticism and common sense regarded the intelligence of dolphins and humans.
1Justin Bieber’s Monkey, Kirstie Alley’s Lemurs-Should Celebrities Own Primates as Pets?
Justin Bieber and Kirstie Alley have both recently received criticism for their exotic pets. Should they or anyone else keep monkeys and other wild animals as pets?
0WHY Would Someone Want an Exotic Pet? | A Personal Perspective
The answer to the question: why does someone need to own an exotic pet? Why can't they just get a cat or dog?
6Why Did Couscous the Lion Fatally Attack His Keeper at Cat Haven?
After a fatal lion mauling at the Fresno-based Big Cat Haven Animal Park, people are searching for answers, even though they are and should be obvious.
4The Benefits of Cooking with Coconut Flour for Pets
Coconut flour hosts many nutritional benefits for pets and humans. It's perfect for homemade dog treats and more.
6Alley Cat Al-LIES: Feral Cat Favoritism Runs Amok
The special interest group Alley Cat Allies are denialism specialists. They have called the latest Smithsonian research "junk science" because it does not conform to their wishful thinking.
2Exotic Pets Do Not Spread Rabies
This hub addresses the minimal rabies threat that exotic/wild animals pose in the domestic setting in the United States such as in zoos, private pet ownership, and various educational exhibits.
19Why Cat Ownership is an Environmental Disaster
Out of the many types of animals being kept as pets in the United States, domesticated cats take the prize of being the biggest threat to the environment as a carnivorous, invasive species.
2610 Exotic Pets that Pose No Threat to Public Safety
Animal rights groups often cite the danger of 'exotic pets'. Here is a list of10 unique pets that are clearly not a public safety threat.
0Dolphin Intelligence: Should They Have Rights?
Summarizing the intelligence of dolphins and whales, and addressing some of the arguments that they are non-human persons deserving of human rights.
16Dolphins Are Not “Too Smart for Captivity”
Keeping cetacean species in captivity is controversial. Some activists claim dolphins cannot be kept in captivity because of their intelligence. I believe that basic husbandry needs to be improved.
0Where to Buy Original Paint Art Done by Animals
Where to buy paintings that were created by non-humans such as great apes, elephants, and others.
8Internships or Volunteering with Big Cat Rescue (Tampa)
Important information for prospective zookeepers and others interested in animal-related work who may be considering volunteering at the popular Big Cat Rescue of Tampa, Florida.
6The Danger of Captive Dolphin Encounters
Attractions like Discovery Cove, which offer encounters with dolphins are a very popular tourism draw. Yet recently at SeaWorld, a little girl was filmed being bitten by one of the animals. Should interacting or playing with dolphins in captivity be considered dangerous?
2The Cetacean and Non-human Rights Project
Animal rights groups and activists are demanding that we give human rights to non-human animals such as cetaceans. Is this a radical notion, or does it make sense in the context of our values?
7Elephants Dying Out in Zoos | The Controversy
The Seattle Times has released a report stating that zoos are "failing in their efforts" to produce a self-sustaining population of captive elephants, among other overblown and hyperbolic attacks.
11What is 911 Animal Abuse.com?
A zoo you were planning on visiting or a person who you've learned of is listed on an 'animal abuse' website. Does this mean that they've been convicted of animal cruelty?
8Is Steve Irwin Responsible For the Exotic Pet Trade?
Entertainers like the late Steve Irwin are taking heat for their popularity after comments were made by influential activists, and recently Tim Harrison on an episode of Sunday Night.
0Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe for Dogs and other Holiday Meal Ideas
Healthy holiday meal ideas for pets, including recipes for pet-friendly cranberry sauce and sweet potato or pumpkin pie.
8Exotic Animal Attacks on Humans
Many special interest groups assert that big cat captivity is too dangerous to the public to continue. Google Alerts now offer a convenient way to monitor the occurrences of exotic animal attacks.
6The REAL Reason Orcas and Dolphins are "Evil"
This article provides a reality check on the nearly universally loved and worshiped cetacean species.
2Video Building a ‘Finding Nemo’ Fish Tank
A discussion about the feasibility of keeping the Finding Nemo characters' species in a real aquarium. Find out more about the fish that the popular movie made famous.
6If Dolphin Captivity is Cruel, Winter Should Be Euthanized
The public's rising sensitivity to dolphin captivity is a convenient outlet for animal rights groups to sneak in their animal liberation agenda. The concerns on captive cetaceans are valid, given the differences between their wild home and an artificial environment. I challenge the criticism and emotional belief that dolphins are 'suffering' in captivity or that it is inherently cruel despite these limitations, with the situation of Winter the dolphin and its widespread approval.
72Why It’s Cruel to Keep Dogs as “Pets”
A satirical look at a commonly accepted pet-keeping practice, applying the same logic and rhetoric of those that oppose the keeping of non-domesticated and other unusual pets.
11Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and other Celebrities That Wear Fur Fashion
Some of my thoughts on the recent news of Lady Gaga being caught by Peta wearing fur, her attempt to explain it, and how fur is 100% ethically indefensible.
48What to Say to People Who Are Against Exotic Pet Ownership
How should you respond to people who think your pets are ethically unacceptable because they aren't domesticated?
5Tug O' War with Big Cats, Tigers
Is the Tiger Tug at Busch Gardens in Florida fun enrichment for the animals or cruelty?
0Shambala's Tippi Hedren Criticizes Michael Jackson After Thriller's Death
Thriller and Michael Jackson Tippi Hedren, former fashion model and most famous for her role in Alfred Hitchcockâs The Birds, is the founder of the California-based Shambala Preserve (ROAR Foundation) that takes in âunwantedâ and âabusedâ...
13Video Coconut Oil for Pets: Numerous Benefits Dogs, Cats
The benefits of coconut oil aren't just for people. This highly useful substance has substantial nutritional support for animals including mammals, reptiles, and more.
22Why Are Vets Against Feeding Dogs Raw?
Feeding a natural, raw or BARF diet to dogs and cats seems to be common sense, so why would some owners and vets not be partial to the idea?
27The Ohio Exotic Pet Ban: What Animals Are Now Illegal as Pets ?
The Dangerous Wild Animal Bill in Ohio has been passed as a result of the Zanesville, Ohio Massacre. What 'wild'/'exotic' animals are now banned in the state as pets?
16Zanesville Ohio | Exotic Pet Attack Statistics and Public Safety
The Humane Society is urging the public to ban privately owned 'exotic' animals because of the massacre in Zanesville. Is a similar scenario likely without pet bans?
43How to Care for a Pet Tiger
This is a serious guide for inquiring minds about the responsible ownership of big cats. Obviously, it isn't for everyone, but with financial means and experience, it can be done (if it is legal).
10Tony the Truck Stop Tiger Controversy
The prolonged battle for Tony, a tiger at a Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, Louisiana, is still underway. Where should the home for Tony be? Should he stay at the truck stop that he has spent his whole life, or should he be moved to another location, away for the alleged fuel emissions and traffic noise? I hope to offer an alternative voice to the Tiger Truckstop's opponents.
4Video Review: Can O Worms, Crickets, Insects (Video)
A discussion on offering canned whole prey such as insects, fish, and crustaceans for pet keepers. This article discusses the benefits and potential issues of using can o worms, crickets, and others.
0Video How to Grow Hardy Palm Trees Outside in Zone 5,6, and 7
A general beginner's guide to the most cold hardy palms for planting in USDA zone 5, 6, and 7 gardens, and how one can expect the plant to perform after a complete winter.
4Free-Range and Humane Dog, Cat Food Options
There is now a demand for more ethical and sustainable agriculture, and pet foods are among the products that you should consider upgrading to promote healthier pets and humane treatment of livestock. There are a few commercially available choices to select from aside from feeding raw.
30Important Facts You Should Know About Big Cat Rescue of Tampa Florida
Is Big Cat Rescue a crusader for captive big cats, or may there be two sides to this story? Read interesting information about BCR's founder Carole Baskin and more.
1Some Exotic Pet Headlines: Pet Ownership Under Siege
Exotic pet ownership has come under fire across North America. Here are some headlines that illustrate the problems with the rules and laws conceived to regulate the"threat" of alternative animals.
5Free Puppies in a Parking Lot Equals Animal Cruelty
Is it a good idea to 'adopt' a free puppy being given away? What are the consequences to giving away animals for little or no cost, and what are the consequences of supporting those who do?
7Is Animal Planet's Fatal Attractions Fair?
The popular Animal Planet series features the shocking deaths of exotic pet owners. The 'attractions' that audiences have to these shows are often 'fatal' for the pursuits of alternative pet owners.
47Banning "Exotic" Pets Is Senseless
"Exotic" animal bans are sweeping the nation with no signs of ceasing. The practice of privately owning exotic animals has come under fire more than ever before thanks to the Terry Thompson Ohio massacre. How do people justify exotic pet bans?
3Popular Inexpensive Exotic Animals in Chain Pet Stores
One of the biggest conflicts facing animals in the pet trade is the promotion and indiscriminate sales of common but high maintenance exotic animal species.
31The ‘Guzoo Animal farm’ Controversy
The story of the Guzoo Animal Farm and its surrounding controversy. Is the criticism toward Alberta's largest private zoo justified? Here are objective reasons why I think they are.
33Feeding Pets Live Food is Cruelty
This article exists to dispel the myth that animals need, or should be fed live food for optimum nutrition and psychological wellness.
5Rio (Animated Film Review) Anti-Pet Parrot?
My review on the animated film Rio, and its portrayal of exotic bird keeping.
26Video Exotic Pet Care: The Spotted Genet
My experiences with the care of my first small-spotted genet, and general information for people interested in acquiring or learning about their maintenance in captivity.
9What is an Exotic Pet?
When people say "wild animals are not pets", which animals are they referring to? What is an exotic or wild pet? It is a much broader category than most people realize.
