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kdall7 t1_j3tr7bq wrote

I believe Lupa Zoo has a capybara, you may also try Forest Park Zoo. And for the record (for those opposed) a capybara that’s been raised in a zoo is going to be plenty social and happy to receive human attention, I promise you. Look into their temperament and behaviors, they’re like giant chill Guinea pigs.

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kdall7 t1_j3tx9qe wrote

Also, when I was at GCC, they had Animal Adventures come with a baby bobcat, pale fox, alligator, and crested gecko. You can reach out to them too, it was fun! Pics

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Cobrawine66 t1_j3u40em wrote

This is awful for those animals. People who love and care for animals don't do this to them.

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kdall7 t1_j3ug8c2 wrote

Would you like to read the paper I wrote last semester about why zoos are a net positive for conservation? Or maybe you can go to the website I linked and see all the good that they do in using animal ambassadors- to educate the public and raise funds for conservation efforts- who would never be able to survive in the wild (because they were injured or bred in captivity or seized as illegal pets)? I keep snakes that I’ve rescued, should I release them into the New England winter?

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Cobrawine66 t1_j41ttgx wrote

"keep snakes that I’ve rescued, should I release them into the New England winter?"

Right here is here is where you are showing a lack of understanding.

But sure! I'll read your paper.

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