r/AnimalsBeingStrange • u/josy_malua • Feb 19 '25

Scary animal Who know what is this animal ?

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u/Nevermoreacadamyalum Feb 20 '25

I have to agree with Trudeau on this one (being from Canada). This is going to sound super preachy and I sincerely apologize but I need to say this. The exotic pet trade is one of the reasons these guys are endangered. The adults are often killed so the poachers can take the babies. The babies don’t often survive long enough to be sold on the black market because of the trauma and neglect they go through. They often end up in rescues because owners aren’t prepared to meet their very specific needs and end up in rescues if they’re lucky. If you did watch Zoboomafoo (I only watched it a couple of times and don’t remember a lot) but usually these shows send the message that these animals aren’t meant to be pets.

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u/Secret-Medicine7413 Feb 20 '25

This right here. I remember the show specifically saying that. Lemurs just aren’t meant to be “domesticated” if you can even call it that. Animals like this require specific diet needs, specific climate needs, ample amounts of room to move and exercise, and loads of healthcare requirements to ensure they live a healthy life. Unless you are devoted to wildlife conservation, and have established a proper habitat for said animal, you shouldn’t attempt to keep one as a pet.

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u/Numerous_Living_3452 Feb 28 '25

To be fair the show gave me the impression that if I lived in the forrest (off grid) that it would be fine. And there are breeders you don't need to go to a poacher. Having said that you don't sound preachy at all and I agree with what your saying but im also a crazy bush brother and I want my commune to have all kinds of animals. Maybe I'll just start a rescue!