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Exotic Pets Ownership Up By 60 Percent in the UK

Exotic Pets Ownership Up By 60 Percent in the UK

March 30, 2021April 2, 2021 Supertrooper Leave a comment

New information from Born Free, an animal charity, has found that exotic pets are on the rise in Britain. New survey data found that almost 4,000 wild animals are being kept as pets. This accounts for a 59% increase in exotic pet ownership since 2000, according to Born Free. These animals are kept under license but […]

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Petition: Ban Photos that Glamorize Exotic Animal Ownership on Instagram

Petition: Ban Photos that Glamorize Exotic Animal Ownership on Instagram

March 24, 2021April 2, 2021 Supertrooper Leave a comment

The popularity of social media has brought about the development of a new career: influencers. These individuals have tens of thousands, and sometimes millions, of followers who look to them for what to wear, do, read, watch, use, and, essentially, how to live their lives. Sadly, while some types of influence may have a profoundly […]

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