I love almost all animals, whether they be the cutest things or they are breathtaking creatures that make me stop and stare. However, like most people, adorable creatures make me smile like a little child. That's why these rotate as my screen savers
It is also the reason why, when I'm bored I look at animal pictures and vidoes. Recently, I have watched "tickling slow loris" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9f-6jygRJk&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1) at least every day for the past month. He is the sweetest thing, but, sadly, he is endangered.
Part of me just wants to grab him up and act like a complete idiot while I talk to him, tickling his belly and patting his head. But the other part of me wants to say, people stop buying these creatures they belong in the wild. They are already in peril they don't need the wildlife trade to hinder them further. It's one of those things where it is tough to think clearly and think of what is right for these creatures. But I know I'd rather have them alive in the wild and not as pets.
I'm not going to into much detail on wildlife trade right now, but it's a terrible thing, regardless of if it's illegal or not. Yes everyone loves exotic pets, but, we're not meant to have exotic pets. We are not supposed to domestically bread animals in the US that live in Africa. Though it's cool and very popular right now, just think of the animals. It impacts more than just the one you own, it will affect the entire ecosystem. It may bring a disease that you catch or another pet of yours catches and it spread. Or, other people will see it and want one, go out and buy it and thus the trade is fueled. Mostly I just wanted to tell you about the slow loris.
I hope you enjoyed this nature chat.
Stay tuned for more,
KZ
Part of me just wants to grab him up and act like a complete idiot while I talk to him, tickling his belly and patting his head. But the other part of me wants to say, people stop buying these creatures they belong in the wild. They are already in peril they don't need the wildlife trade to hinder them further. It's one of those things where it is tough to think clearly and think of what is right for these creatures. But I know I'd rather have them alive in the wild and not as pets.
I'm not going to into much detail on wildlife trade right now, but it's a terrible thing, regardless of if it's illegal or not. Yes everyone loves exotic pets, but, we're not meant to have exotic pets. We are not supposed to domestically bread animals in the US that live in Africa. Though it's cool and very popular right now, just think of the animals. It impacts more than just the one you own, it will affect the entire ecosystem. It may bring a disease that you catch or another pet of yours catches and it spread. Or, other people will see it and want one, go out and buy it and thus the trade is fueled. Mostly I just wanted to tell you about the slow loris.
I hope you enjoyed this nature chat.
Stay tuned for more,
KZ
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