Exotic Animals
Every year, countless people succumb to the temptation to purchase "exotic" animals like hedgehogs, macaws, lizards, monkeys - even tigers and bears - from pet shops or auctions to keep as "pets." But life in captivity is often a death sentence for these animals, who may suffer from malnutrition, an improper environment, loneliness, and the stress of confinement. The exotic animal trade is deadly for animals we don't see, too: For every animal who makes it to the pet store or auction, countless others die along the way.
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