Keeping Non-Domesticated Animals

Has anyone heard about the baby penguin that was stolen from a British Zoo?

"Zoo managers think he might have been stolen as a Christmas present by thieves inspired by the hit documentary film 'March of the Penguins'. But they warned that unless the brown and white colored Toga was swiftly returned, he would die."

This is just awful. People are attracted to cute baby animals and want to keep them. Animals kept by humans should include only domesticated animals. These are animals that are bred to live with humans. Other animals, like exotic animals, wild animals and certain reptiles are not meant to live in human conditions. Humans don't know how to care for these animals. They are being selfish in meeting their own needs by keeping the animals. The animals are the ones who suffer: they are not living in the proper environment, they probably aren't getting the care and daily needs they get in their natural environment.

If you read an article or see something on tv about people who own these types of animals: monkeys, tigers, etc. take a stand and write to author of the article or tv station about why this is wrong.


To read the full article about the baby penguin click here.

For more information on why it's wrong to keep exotic animals click here.