The Problem of Exotic Pets Sized Up in New Documentary (Video)

Image via YouTube video We address the issue of exotic pets fairly often, and we have to because it’s a shockingly pervasive problem. From escaped pythons that reshape ecosystems to endangered tigers that are treated like novelties, the exotic pet trade has serious consequences for the individual animals and just as often the species as a whole. But exactly how far does the trade reach, and how bad can the consequences be, really? A documentary that looks closely at the case of a man and his lion, kept in his backyard, addresses these questions. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Problem of Exotic Pets Sized Up in New Documentary (Video)

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