Tim Harrison: Lions, Tigers, and Bears… and Wolves, Pythons, Cougars, Alligators, and Sloths Living in America's Basements and Backyards
In neighborhoods all over the United States, there are homes with large predators, venomous snakes, and wild animals from every country on the planet. The desire to own and "master" some of the worlds most dangerous creatures, from lions to wolves to pit vipers, started to boom in the 90s – mostly because of reality TV. It's big business and it's very legal in many parts of the country.
Not only is it incredibly dangerous for humans – the owners as well as the first responders who get the call when something goes amiss; but, it's also cruel and leads to a miserable existence for the animals…
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