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Krylova Olga
© Gymnasia #1 Yaroslavl, 2010
Aim
To find out if it is dangerous to have exotic animals at home
What is a pet?
A pet is a domesticated animal that is kept for pleasure rather than utility
Reasons for choosing exotic pets
Love at first sight
A status symbol
Doesn’t require a lot of
attention
What kind of exotic pets do people choose?MammalsReptiles (lizards, snakes, turtles)Amphibians (frogs, salamanders)BirdsFishInsects
Warnings
Young animals may become very aggressive and unpredictable as they get older
Captivity is the cause of stress to an animal Diseases that are harmful to people
Wild animals need to be examined by a vet who has special knowledge
Examples of danger
A 13-year-old boy was attacked by a tiger and a lion
A two-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital after a male bobcat attacked him
The mother of an animal care worker at a cat breeding farm was killed by a Persian leopard
Good petsDogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, domestic mice, domestic rats, budgies, canaries, doves, pigeons, ducks, geese, tropical fish make good pets because they have been bred for thousands of years to coexist with humans
Conclusion
It’s very dangerous to have exotic pets at home. Domesticated animals make better pets
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