Wild Animal Ownership: Exotic Pets, Roadside Zoos and Public Risk
In this episode, host Penny Ellison exposes the $15 billion exotic pet industry and its hidden costs. From 17.6 million exotic animals kept as pets in American homes to over 3,000 roadside zoos offering dangerous wildlife encounters, Penny examines the risks to both animals and humans while exploring the patchwork of laws meant to regulate this massive trade.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Exotic Animals: Ownership Crisis - How viral videos mask the reality of 17.6 million exotic pets suffering in American homes
05:07 Risks of Keeping Slow Lorises - Asia's only venomous primate faces 90% mortality…
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