I know it seems like they just have these animals as pets but actually these people own a petting zoo and exotic animal park. They take very good care of all of their animals and have proper set ups and housing for each animal they own. Their pets are family to them.
But pets of exotic animals often come from being poached, or from farms. and regular people have no experience with these wild animals, they often want them because thier unique.
I feel so broken by this show,the care the vets give is amazing. I dont agree with any of these animals being used in petting zoo's what about making their wild homes safer. I wish people could spend the money supporting projects in the wild
The show is here also to educate and hopefully give these owners some information they may have not know. These animals will be bought regardless of the show, but its better to educate at the same time.
I want an anteater because they most closely resemble the giant ground sloth of ancient days, more so than current tree sloths. They are fascinating creatures.
I’m not saying it’s ok to own all these exotic and endangered pets or anything like big cats and such but what some people have to realize is that some of these animals where bred in captivity and don’t know how to survive in the wild. This is all they know. The thing that is really terrible is when animals are taken from their habitat.
Well there in lays the problem. Breeding for profit exists because there is an enormous market for them. Until you no longer accept an excuse like that, there will always be captive bred wild animals for sale. Sanctuaries and conservation groups raise and release orphans... they do know how to survive. That excuse is so harmful.
@@vettechgeekgirl3559 Actually these people do have a wild life park and the animals are well taken care of. The release of orphans is not as successful as you think. Gorillas were released back into the wild and all of them died. Some were missing and likely poached. There are orphaned elephants in Asia that can't be released into the wild because their habitat is being encroached by palm oil plantations, baby elephants often fall the victim of traps and their parents killed. Orangutans are also suffering in Borneo where farmers are making huge money from palm oil. The will actually set habitats on fire to get rid of the orangutans, many are burned and there are thousands of orphaned babies. Africa does have more success at released animals, but Africa is a large continent. Africa has its own problems to contend with when it comes to wild life, bush meat, poaching, etc. Tigers will not be released in southern Asia because of poaching and farmer's killing them, some species are endangered. The Asian market demands bear bile, animal body parts for medicine, none of which make any difference to your health. You have a romanticized view of wild life. The only thing animals care about is food, shelter and breeding. They get that in well managed and environmentally forward thinking zoos. They also live longer in captivity. Some animals have been wiped out from certain regions.
I know it seems like they just have these animals as pets but actually these people own a petting zoo and exotic animal park. They take very good care of all of their animals and have proper set ups and housing for each animal they own. Their pets are family to them.
Many people are just fascinated and passionate about exotics. I don't see a problem owning most exotics (nothing extreme like big cats, etc) as long as they've been bred in captivity (not taken from the wild), are provided for with EXTREME care, and have owners that are dedicated to care for them for a lifetime. I would love to own a sloth in the future just because I've always loved them and would love to care for one. I've been fascinated by them since 5th grade and though odds of finding a breeder are slim, if the opportunity ever arises and I had the funds to care for one, I'd do it in a heartbeat. These animals have an amazing life under the right circumstances; they don't have to worry about predators, lack of food, or diseases. Plus, animals bred in captivity depend on humans for survival anyways, so they need owners willing to take on that challenge. Owning an exotic just to "have a cool pet" is obviously an awful thing people do (ex. people owning big cats just to look badass), but if a person is truly dedicated to caring for these animals, there is no harm done in owning them as pets. Just my opinion.
Nesha Hannah ...purchasing from a breeder, to make a profit exhibiting them. No doubt these people love their animals with all their heart. It is the comment above that really says it all. How many are too many to breed and sell?
What is the problem with owning exotic pets? Did you know that many animals that are extinct in the wild are still alive today because of Zoos and Regular people who breed them?
In my opinion, I think there isn't a problem with it. The problem happens with inexperienced owners and people who buy from unreliable sources (ex.Poachers). If you buy from special breeders, you can most of the time guarantee a healthy pet that was ethically procured and trustworthy of humans. This is really the only safe way of getting exotic creatures like the Tamandua.
I know they own a petting zoo and exotic park but you have to think of how these animals are obtained. Did someone go out in the forest of South America and poach them then sell them in the illegal exotic animal trade? Can't be an ethical way to end up with these animals.
Anteaters and sloths are not closely related. Not even in the same Genus or Family. Edentates include Armadillos and Anteaters which he was probably thinking about.
Nope it's the other way around. Sloths and anteaters together form the order of pilosa within the xenarthra superorder. Armadillo's are in the order of cingulata within the xenarthra superorder. That makes anteaters and sloths close relatives, while the armadillo is further away despite their physical similarities.
I don't think it's promoting anything. The vet even said "those claws are for trees not for people!" And she talks about how sharp their claws are and that they're dangerous. Another vet has criticized how easy it is to get monkeys as well. They just are showing all their clients, not necessarily promoting anything.
There really isn't a problem with having exotic pets. As long as they are well taken care of and have all the needs for their survival and are getting the right amount of socialization. No harm no foul.
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I know it seems like they just have these animals as pets but actually these people own a petting zoo and exotic animal park. They take very good care of all of their animals and have proper set ups and housing for each animal they own. Their pets are family to them.
But pets of exotic animals often come from being poached, or from farms. and regular people have no experience with these wild animals, they often want them because thier unique.
lolaz wabby
Or they could be rescued we don’t know their story every story isn’t the same
@Kaylyn Hansen thanks for clearing that up for us.
I feel so broken by this show,the care the vets give is amazing. I dont agree with any of these animals being used in petting zoo's what about making their wild homes safer. I wish people could spend the money supporting projects in the wild
Ya they had a baby kangaroo also.
The show is here also to educate and hopefully give these owners some information they may have not know. These animals will be bought regardless of the show, but its better to educate at the same time.
I love anteaters, especially Giant Anteaters. They're fascinating.
Shteve67 same
Antoinette is amazing.
As long as you take good care of it theres nothing wrong with keeping an anteater.
This is certainly a very interesting animal to take care of its life.
I love this vet
I want an anteater because they most closely resemble the giant ground sloth of ancient days, more so than current tree sloths. They are fascinating creatures.
I’m not saying it’s ok to own all these exotic and endangered pets or anything like big cats and such but what some people have to realize is that some of these animals where bred in captivity and don’t know how to survive in the wild. This is all they know. The thing that is really terrible is when animals are taken from their habitat.
Well there in lays the problem. Breeding for profit exists because there is an enormous market for them. Until you no longer accept an excuse like that, there will always be captive bred wild animals for sale. Sanctuaries and conservation groups raise and release orphans... they do know how to survive. That excuse is so harmful.
@@vettechgeekgirl3559 Actually these people do have a wild life park and the animals are well taken care of. The release of orphans is not as successful as you think. Gorillas were released back into the wild and all of them died. Some were missing and likely poached. There are orphaned elephants in Asia that can't be released into the wild because their habitat is being encroached by palm oil plantations, baby elephants often fall the victim of traps and their parents killed. Orangutans are also suffering in Borneo where farmers are making huge money from palm oil. The will actually set habitats on fire to get rid of the orangutans, many are burned and there are thousands of orphaned babies. Africa does have more success at released animals, but Africa is a large continent. Africa has its own problems to contend with when it comes to wild life, bush meat, poaching, etc. Tigers will not be released in southern Asia because of poaching and farmer's killing them, some species are endangered. The Asian market demands bear bile, animal body parts for medicine, none of which make any difference to your health. You have a romanticized view of wild life. The only thing animals care about is food, shelter and breeding. They get that in well managed and environmentally forward thinking zoos. They also live longer in captivity. Some animals have been wiped out from certain regions.
They can have these exotic animals in Florida,but we can't have chickens in Texas. Ridiculous bullshit.
Bug lover Spider lover tf are u talking about my grandma has a farm with all kinds of chickens
they can have an anteater but in california we cant even have a ferret
Nowwww wtf is u talking about???🤣🤣 I live in Houston and one of my ex friends had a pet chicken.
@@lookiehar California you cant have a kinkajou either
2 animals I love!!!!
This is so adorable 😘😘😘
So sweet:)
I love capybaras and anteater from Rio 2
Where is the video about sloth? D:
Why do people have animals like this as pets?
Ollie yeah, why is that vet fascinated and not shocked? these are supposed to be in the wild, we have enough pets no need to keep them!
I'm shocked this is even allowed where they live. That's awful!
I know it seems like they just have these animals as pets but actually these people own a petting zoo and exotic animal park. They take very good care of all of their animals and have proper set ups and housing for each animal they own. Their pets are family to them.
Many people are just fascinated and passionate about exotics. I don't see a problem owning most exotics (nothing extreme like big cats, etc) as long as they've been bred in captivity (not taken from the wild), are provided for with EXTREME care, and have owners that are dedicated to care for them for a lifetime. I would love to own a sloth in the future just because I've always loved them and would love to care for one. I've been fascinated by them since 5th grade and though odds of finding a breeder are slim, if the opportunity ever arises and I had the funds to care for one, I'd do it in a heartbeat. These animals have an amazing life under the right circumstances; they don't have to worry about predators, lack of food, or diseases. Plus, animals bred in captivity depend on humans for survival anyways, so they need owners willing to take on that challenge. Owning an exotic just to "have a cool pet" is obviously an awful thing people do (ex. people owning big cats just to look badass), but if a person is truly dedicated to caring for these animals, there is no harm done in owning them as pets. Just my opinion.
Nesha Hannah ...purchasing from a breeder, to make a profit exhibiting them. No doubt these people love their animals with all their heart. It is the comment above that really says it all. How many are too many to breed and sell?
I wanna know more about the sloth tho😟
We’ve got fire ants we could really use an anteater
They wouldn’t eat them,they only eat the native ants where they come from.
It's Alf!
The anteater
wait dont they already have a kangaroo?
Yes they do
yeah
One of those anteaters sliced both my dogs that tried to mess with it.
My wanted one
What is the problem with owning exotic pets? Did you know that many animals that are extinct in the wild are still alive today because of Zoos and Regular people who breed them?
Do you know that they start becoming extinct in the wild because of the exotic pet trade?
In my opinion, I think there isn't a problem with it. The problem happens with inexperienced owners and people who buy from unreliable sources (ex.Poachers). If you buy from special breeders, you can most of the time guarantee a healthy pet that was ethically procured and trustworthy of humans. This is really the only safe way of getting exotic creatures like the Tamandua.
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How did they get a anteater and a sloth ?????
Nickole Ross Illegal pet trade.
@@josh9326 or rescue
Or Breeders. They are just a couple thousand each.
Wtf do these people do to be able to afford pets that are $10k/each?
Antoinette looks like Charlie from Rio 2
I love sloths
I wonder how she likes our fire ants and bull ants?
the ant eater has the same as me
The same what
2" Long Snot & Tongue...
I know they own a petting zoo and exotic park but you have to think of how these animals are obtained. Did someone go out in the forest of South America and poach them then sell them in the illegal exotic animal trade? Can't be an ethical way to end up with these animals.
hopefully they were rescued animals or were born from other captive animals
NOT a pet. They should be in a place where they can thrive with their own kind
All animals are from the wild genius
eve mercer they’re solitary
eve mercer these people own an exotic animal park they’re more than equipped to care for their ant eater
I have a Anteater teddy
Cute
Anteaters and sloths are not closely related. Not even in the same Genus or Family. Edentates include Armadillos and Anteaters which he was probably thinking about.
Sloths and anteaters are closely related they are xenarthrans.. Education is key 🔑
Nope it's the other way around. Sloths and anteaters together form the order of pilosa within the xenarthra superorder. Armadillo's are in the order of cingulata within the xenarthra superorder. That makes anteaters and sloths close relatives, while the armadillo is further away despite their physical similarities.
I guess I am ant eater because I like to go down women's shirts lol!!
I don't think it is responsible and ethical of National Geographic to have a show like this. I think it encourages the exotic pet trade.
I don't think it's promoting anything. The vet even said "those claws are for trees not for people!" And she talks about how sharp their claws are and that they're dangerous. Another vet has criticized how easy it is to get monkeys as well. They just are showing all their clients, not necessarily promoting anything.
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What personality can she have...
All animals have their own personality, just like humans. If you don't understand that then you seem pretty close minded. ^^
rafael solorzano a wild one😂
😗😗😗
Ya gözüme baktırmak, istemiyorum.,
Leave the ant eaters in the wild!
First?
What happend to pet cats and dogs?
Jeez leave wild animals in the WILD
All animals are wild lol
There really isn't a problem with having exotic pets. As long as they are well taken care of and have all the needs for their survival and are getting the right amount of socialization. No harm no foul.
It's pronounced ta mahn do ahh. He's right I'm Brazilian and she is not pronouncing the word correctly...at all. Lol
ugh. dr matt is just mmmppphhh. . *excuses self*
Totally Ridiculous owning these animals! Wild animals mean live in the wild. Stop taking these animals out if their natural habitats!!
Lauren Olsen All animals are wild...
All animals are NOT wild... wildlife belongs in the wild. They are NOT domestic nor can they be domesticated, at least not in our lifetime.
These animals belong in the wild.