Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My …Animal Protection Institute New Internet Resource Catalogs Exotic "Pet" Attacks, Escapes, and the Laws Covering Exotic Animal Possession by Private Individuals SACRAMENTO -- Incidents with exotic animals -- lions, tigers, bears, reptiles, monkeys -- kept as "pets" are becoming more prevalent in the United States. Stories of escapes or -- worse yet -- attacks by wild animals in private hands are increasingly common. To help reporters, elected officials and community activists easily obtain current information on the private possession of exotic animals, the Animal Protection Institute has launched a new web site complete with recorded attacks and escapes that have occurred with privately "owned" exotic animals in the last 5 years.  The site also includes a list of the various state and local laws governing the possession of exotic animals by private individuals. "Children and adults have been mauled by tigers, bitten by monkeys and suffocated by snakes. You can take exotic animals out of the wild, but will never be able to control their natural instincts," said Nicole Paquette, Government Affairs Coordinator for the Animal Protection Institute. "By making this information easily available, we hope to give people the tools they need to prevent future tragedies."
For more information, or to contact Animal Protection Institute, see their website at: www.api4animals.org |
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