Zunaira Ali
6 exotic yet adorable pets you actually can’t own
[Opening shot of a lush jungle with the sound of birds chirping in the background]
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Narrator: Hello everyone, and welcome back to our channel! Today we're going to talk about exotic pets that you cannot own, but are still absolutely adorable.
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How would you like to keep a giant alligator as a pet?
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Or…
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What about a cute Lemur, a type of adorable primate, right?
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Demands for such pets are getting rage as pet lovers have been fed up while breeding dogs and cats for almost centuries.
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I think that is why most of them are thinking that this time why not go for the unusual animals as pets?
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Tease Climax:
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We’ll be prepared to have your dreams crushed as we are going to tell you the most interesting pets that you can never have! You’re going to be shocked when you see the list of these pets that are adorable but scary to live with.
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These unusual animals have many short cute clips that are roaming all around the internet.
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In those videos their owners are cuddling them, nurturing or even bathing them.
As if those animals are domesticated, like seriously?
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Therefore, I made a video for all the pet lovers out there.
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Just giving a spoiler alert for you guys!
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As this video could potentially crush your dreams of keeping these unusual pets possibly in your very own backyard.
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The thing is they can be dangerous for your life.
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Or probably, you could simply fail to thrive by removing them from their natural habitat to human habitation.
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JUST NOT A GOOD IDEA!
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Let’s find out as we count down the 6 pets you can’t own.
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[Cut to footage of a ring-tail Lemur]
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Here you go with Number six_ ring-tail Lemur
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Because of their ringtail, expressive eyes, black-button nose, and velvety-plush coats, it is completely understandable why so many of you get the urge to cuddle and hold them on.
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There are over a million varied species of lemur spread out across Madagascar to North America, but the most popular ones are ring-tailed lemurs.
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They are also known as spirits of the night, scary right?
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It is better to remind you all that baby lemurs are cuddly but when they grow up, they are not cute at all.
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In fact, they will be hell aggressive and terribly dangerous when they reach their age of sexual maturity.
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You may observe aggressive behavior in them like excessive chasing, biting, licking, or pulling out hair.
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Their shrill canines can even bite out your flesh.
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These little critters can expose you to different pathogens such as hookworms and whipworms through their feces.
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Their nasty glandular secretions known as pungent can make your living difficult in your own house.
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Yuck!
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Their aggressive behaviour gets tame when a lemur finds a lemur.
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Otherwise, their traumatic separation can cost you the calmness in your life!
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So, you could be a companion for a dog or cat but not with the lemurs.
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As humans are not able to satisfy their social habits and structures.
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So, it is better to just watch them from afar and don’t dare to own them as your pet.
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[Cut to footage of a Coatimundi]
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Number five is North and South American Coati or Coatimundi
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These enthralling critters belong to a raccoon-ish family and are native to South America.
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They are known by many names in different localities such as hog-nosed coon and coatimundis.
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They are swift, opportunistic, and quintessential omnivore feeders as they can gobble anything from fruit to small tarantulas.
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Their long Pinocchio sniffing snout aids them to gulp unearth invertebrates.
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These nosy creatures can rotate their ankles up to 180 degrees by which they are able to climb down, something which is not ideal for a household.
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Right?
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Owning them as pets is like taking care of an eternal toddler, which has piercing claws and teeth, the ability to climb high, and get into notorious mischiefs.
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A fun fact about them is that they walk backward to ask forgiveness for those mischiefs they did earlier, or something they are about to do.
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Funny?
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Not exactly!
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In their initial birth months, they are somehow handy but beyond that phase, they become holy terrors.
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Yeh, you have heard it right!
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HOLY TERRORS!
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For that matter, they are hell dangerous for your little ones.
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As they can get a scratch from a scurrying or fidgeting coati.
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To put it in a nutshell, coatis are not the best pets for most of us.
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The earlier you understand, the better.
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But there are some pet lovers to remove their claws and tooth.
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I don’t know why they called themselves pet lovers.
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Because they are not.
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For those “pet lovers,” it may seem a great alternative at first
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But just think once for these primates, it is quite a painful experience.
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Therefore, don’t ever separate these exotic animal from their band and let them live their wildlife as they are not suitable for you as a pet.
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[Cut to footage of a Venomous snake]
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Number four is the venomous snake
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Ordinary pets like parrots, cats, or dogs are fine for the company but who buys a snake as a pet?
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Remember folks, there is a BIG NO to keeping snakes, especially if it is the poisonous ones, as a pet!
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They are not affectionate creatures and do not crave human warmth like dogs and cats.
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Just because they are easy to go, do not require daily walks in the park, or are silent one day and night, they become the best pet for you.
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Noooo!
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If you have a soft corner for them just send them to a proper veterinarian or a certified animal rehabilitator.
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They’ll surely take care of them, much better than you do!
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I’m saying this just for your own sake.
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As you never know in just a blink of an eye, they can move swiftly in a short burst and attack their very own owner.
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Empathy for those owners who get a bite by their own pet snake!
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This scaly, slimy, or notoriously grumpy-looking creature can cause enormous aching and blindness just by spitting its venom out into your eyes.
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They keep on their wandering until they find a place where they feel comfortable and secure.
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Plus, they can expose you to many infections ranging from bacteria to protozoa including Salmonella.
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To keep this at home you must have to take extreme safety measures as without it (these masters in escaping…), you are not only endangering your own life but also the lives in your neighborhood.
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All those in your surrounding be like…
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Who let the snakes out_ hiss, hiss, hiss?
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So, before going out and buying a reptile on a whim just let your sane brain kicks in, okay?
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As they are the ones you can’t own.
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[Cut to footage of a Capuchin]
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Number three is Capuchin
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These adorable monkeys get their name from their solid-colored cap of fur, just on the top of their head.
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These beings are identified by many titles such as bonnets, coifs, cowls, or even hats, etc.
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These trivial, adorable, and seemingly portable creatures in reality act like permanent broods.
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Just think for a while that your own house becomes a zoo and you are living with all their muddles and screaming.
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Their other major problem is unpredictable behavior as they are prone to raging without a single caution.
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And particularly in an enclosure, they may try to escape or simply misbehave.
Wanna know!
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Throw feces on your couch, tables, or even at YOU when aggressive.
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The chances to effectively tame them are thin.
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It is because of their massive and shocking levels of strength while lacking reason.
They bite their very own breeder which is very petrifying, and this does not just end there!
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They can transmit varied diseases through their bites such as hepatitis A and HIV-1.
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According to a survey, they can be increasingly aggressive and unhappy in the home environment.
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It is because of the fact that Capuchins need other Capuchins.
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Without their company, we can observe the unusual change in their behavior.
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They are much more difficult to handle in their adulthood.
Therefore, we should not keep them away from their families or natural habitat as they need a lot of space for exercise.
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NO MATTER WHAT!
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Finally, the point to ponder upon is that they are the worst animals to keep as pets.
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[Cut to footage of an Alligator]
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Number two on our list is Alligator
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They’ll probably fool you with their cuteness when you see them just hatched.
But!
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Don’t buy their cuteness!
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As initially they may seem small in size but their foot size length is temporary.
Seriously!
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They get big, realllyyyy BIG.
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I mean if a gator could balance itself on the tip of its tail, then his snout would most likely poke your ceiling.
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Exactly!
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They are also recognized by different names like cayman, gecko, lagarto, or crack!
These 80 teeth lurkers are just waiting for something tasty to come by.
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As they can gulp almost everything whether it is fish, turtles, minor mammals, birds, or even deer.
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Their eating is unpredictable and totally depends upon their appetite.
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Plus, don’t ever trick by alligator’s laziness as these excellent hearing creatures will jump up to 6 feet in the air from their resting position.
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Doesn’t seem so lazy, right?
And if you are thinking that you could defend yourself from them, then you are totally standing at the wrong point!
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YES!
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Because of their armor-plated skin, known as scutes or osteoderms, you can hardly keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
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A gator is just a gator.
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You cannot command them to eat or do fancy things to them, just like you did with dogs or cats.
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I’m pretty sure they’ll disappoint you!
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Therefore, if you are thinking of a gator as your next pet then basically make up your mind.
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AS YOU ARE DEALING WITH A DINOSAUR.
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And believe me, they make terrible pets.
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[Cut to footage of a Leapord]
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Number one is Leopard
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This wild, fierce, and exceptional climber is definitely not the best choice as a pet.
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You can recognize most of them by their light shade and distinguish dark spots.
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They are also known by diverse tags like a panther, cheetah, puma, feline, etc.
They are exotic creatures and need to be able to survive in the jungle or in a natural-open environment.
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Just not fit for your house as they are not pets and they will never be pets.
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They are just STALKERS!
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I mean stalks for their prey guys!
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Mind the fact that these wild animals aren’t the stuffed ones that you can purchase at Walmart.
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Typically, the Adult ones are fond of their solitary nature and they only spend time with other leopards just to mate and raise their young ones.
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Although they have black rosettes on their skin, which are pretty much similar to the shape of a rose, just like roses have thorns they have sharp teeth and claws.
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So, don’t get amazed by these rosettes as they have their own cost just for you.
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For them, these patterns cover up their physiques as they pass through the forest.
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And, and, and if you’re thinking of removing their feral instincts by declawing them or giving a hidden dose of sedative.
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Then think once again, is this your love for them?
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I hope not.
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This practice of yours can remove the entire last bone from their toe.
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Due to this immense pain, they can walk in an improper manner.
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Or possibly they can have nerve damage.
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Another reason that you can’t own them as a pet is that they spray urine scent marks to spot their territory.
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Ughhh…
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By this, they are warning other leopards to keep a distance from their territory.
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This tells us that their behavior is very secretive and territorial.
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This just does not end there.
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They will use anything as a scratching post, yep!
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Your furniture, or walls or… YOU!
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NOOOOO.
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Therefore, keeping these iconic and regal pets in your own home is definitely not good for you and not for them.
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[Closing shot of a lush jungle]
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Narrator: And there you have it, six exotic animals that are just too cute to be kept as pets. While it may be tempting to bring these animals into our homes, it's important to remember that they belong in their natural habitats.
We hope you've enjoyed this video, and we'll see you next time!
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