15 Cute Exotic Animals You Can Own as Pets

Dogs and cats make excellent pets because they have been domesticated for centuries. However, many people like to go on the fringe seeking pets that are less traditional. Of course, there are risks that come along with these exotic pets. How would you deal with a Capybara pet? What about a Fennec fox? If you’re ready to take the plunge, then get ready as we count down 15 cute exotic animals you can own as pets.
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Baby Wombat
The Northern hairy Nosed Wombat is a medium-sized mammal that looks like a rodent and lives in Queensland, Australia. This little piece of work is in extreme danger of becoming extinct. There is only one colony of Northern Wombats left, so much so that they are guarded by a fence that protects them from Dingo attacks. Wombats are classified as exotic pets since they are a wild species that is only maintained as a pet in very unusual circumstances. People desire to keep them as pets because of their attractive and cuddly appearance. However, it's important to keep in mind that adult wombats can be aggressive and deadly at times.
Wombats are thought to be unsuitable as pets. They have greater strength and are capable of tearing holes in fences, doors, and even walls. Wombats are normally not aggressive, but their long sharp claws or deep bites can cause puncture wounds in people. When they're young, wombats can be incredibly cute, cuddly, and responsive. They do, however, become nasty and unpredictable as they mature. They also grow fairly large and gain tremendous strength. That's why we're concentrating on newborn wombats, but what happens as they grow up? They are vegetarians munching on grasses and leaves which provide great nutrition. Believe it or not, their main competition for food is the kangaroo, but their main predators remain Dingoes and the famed Tasmanian devil.
Capybara
Before you go ahead and adopt a capybara, please reconsider your choices. While they are extraordinary animals and are very tame, there are many drawbacks to keep a capybara as a pet. But legal formalities aside, make sure you understand what keeping a capybara as a pet involves. As you already know, capybaras live in groups and are very social animals. Adopting a single capybara is not recommended. You would need to adopt at least two capybaras, but preferably more. First and foremost, in some places, it is illegal to keep them as pets. In Texas and Pennsylvania, it is legal to keep them, but in many other places, you would need to consult your local legislation to see if you need a special permit. Secondly, consider their size. They are huge. They are more than twice the size of a jackrabbit; they are the biggest rodents. Keeping at least two big rodents in good condition may be challenging and costly, but besides that, they have special needs as well.
Because they are semi-aquatic creatures, you would always have to provide them with plenty of water, some owners choose to create special pools for them. Capybaras also need plenty of space to roam around. It is not a wise idea to keep them indoors, as they will chew on everything they find. Your carpet and furniture won’t be safe with a capybara nearby. If you still decide to get a capybara as a pet and provide them everything they need, make sure you have a nearby vet who can take care of the pet if needed. And make sure to fence the place where
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[@jayzak2271]

In other words sugar gliders..the perfect Pokémon.

[@Sherburtz]

i own 5 and they’re honestly a handful haha but i love them all

[@rp1645]

YES. I have three. They will not leave your shoulders. They are big Pigs as far as treats. And they will Bite you. But they are Love bugs if you have food, and they are eating. There fur is so soft. I want to get more sense they like groups. Always get 1 more male than Females

[@darkstarmoonshadow8892]

Emolga

[@Electric_Foxstudio_Animations]

Why did not animal jam not add pokemon but sugargliders

[@getnoobedlol4746]

TRUE

[@gladiator2461]

"what is your favorite" me: the white bat you clickbaited

[@emoarrrow]

Literally the reason I clicked.

[@awesomeaustenkitty]

7:10 😅

[@Enchantedgamedev]

Have you even watched the video

[@OliverSkatt03]

The Honduran White Bat? It’s literally not even half way in.

[@pdilutis]

But it doesn't look like the same bat that was the bait. The nose is completely different

[@janicemurphy-ingram7624]

I want them all! But they are better off in their own natural habitats in most cases, so I’ll just keep loving my dog. ❤️

[@am4793]

All of them are my favourites. God bless these animals.

[@cerysfalmai8644]

I actually respect this video a lot for going over what it would take to keep these animals as pets, and trying to encourage people to be responsible and learn everything an animal's needs before they get it as a pet. Too many people just jump in and get something just because they think it's cool or cute without knowing anything about them.

[@CrazyBurritto]

You’re literally the only non biased comment on here all the other ones are people who have never researched endangered animal populations or ownership of exotic pets just spitting random facts that aren’t true lol

[@grantmitchell4999]

A bet youse are fun at partys

[@1light4love]

@Cerys Falmai, yea i only clicked on this to give it an immediate thumbs down and report it. 😇 Grateful to know that they are actually presenting it responsibly... to the arrogantly idiotic 'everything i see is mine... until i call it trash' human species at large. God only knows what those fawking assholes are capable of. oh wait. no i know, too. The 6th mass extinction and the irreversible devastation of an entire planet. Man, it sucks to be affiliated.

[@CrazyBurritto]

@Kernowjim you’re right get rid of your dogs and cats and turn them loose in the wild since 10,000 years ago they weren’t domesticated

[@CrazyBurritto]

@Kernowjim fennec foxes are service animals in the state of New York, next argument please

[@hamzahamzaa3003]

I didn't think there's something more cute than red panda

[@kelvyndidaskalos547]

white bat

[@clawrean8355]

I actually have two Chinchillas! Those two are the friendliest little fur babies I’ve ever met. And don’t be fooled the love being held.

[@Xavierpng]

I appreciate the discussion of how and why some/most of these are not suitable as pets. Thanks.

[@MewDied151]

Makes me question why they'd put them on a list of pets you can own though. Either lower the number of entries of the list, or don't put ones on that can't be owned... Kinda destroys the point of the title 😅

[@thefnfweirdo9347]

@@MewDied151 well yea but you can still own them but it’s basically saying like it may be dangerous if you keep them as a pet

[@rook8331]

@@MewDied151 I get your point... it's a double edged sword (giving people the idea of those pets, knowing some will just ignore the warnings). But the Title remains correct. You CAN own them, but you shouldn't if you don't meet certain requirements. Good Video!

[@randomaccount-dq1jq]

Just because you can technically do something does not always mean you should act on that "freedom"😆

[@RickTooSick]

@@thefnfweirdo9347 it's not about dangerousness, wild animals are named wild animals because they should not be kept in captivity, also not in zoo's or some waterparks

[@lordlem]

I like that this video took the time to explain many of the drawbacks to owning any of these animals as pets, there are drawbacks to owning basically any pet, and sadly not everyone is equipped to keep certain animals as pets. If you're considering getting a pet, do your research and think about whether you can realistically accommodate the animal's needs before deciding to keep one as a pet. Beware the trap of impulse buying an animal because they're cute without considering what that animal needs to survive happily and healthily, I cannot stress this enough. Another thing I would like to mention, and this is more important with caged pets but in a sense it applies to house pets as well, make sure you have everything prepared for the pet before getting the pet, it saves both short term money and stress on both your side and the animal's side.

[@ykMMD]

They also need to consider how exotic pets from other continents get to you. The trade and capture of these animals itself is often deadly and done in awful conditions. They impact the natural habitat and the number of animals in endangered species. A lot of them don't survive it :(

[@boar254]

well said!!

[@stephaniehillier4944]

Or just get a COMPANION that's been domesticated for thousands of years!!! My cat is my companion.. NOT my pet. Pet is a disgusting human word men created for women and slaves.. disgusting

[@glyniswilliams2968]

If they are Wild leave them In the wild we don't have to OWN ALL THINGS THAT PLEASE US, I LOVE THEM ALL.

[@birdsarenotreallol]

Nobody asked?

[@neroidius6915]

@@birdsarenotreallol He speaks the truth tho. Just get a dog ffs

[@peanutbutter6720]

@@neroidius6915we literally got dogs by taking animals out of the wild

[@neroidius6915]

@@peanutbutter6720 Because dogs responded well to us and cooperated with us, it was a healthy bond. You don't have to be a genius to understand the difference between having a dog and having something as wild as a lion or bobcat, goof

[@peanutbutter6720]

@@neroidius6915 except we didn’t just find dogs in the wild that knew how to sit and roll over. We domesticated wild wolves. So yeah, there is a difference between having a pet dog and a pet bobcat. But a wolf and a bobcat? That’s a lot blurrier. And either way a lot of this list was also sugar gliders and tiny monkeys, not just big wild predators

[@lechugh]

My cat, "A FLYING mouse!? Challenge accepted."

[@robotaholic]

At first, the Fennec Fox and the White Bat were my favorites on this list until I saw the Sand Cats ❤...and I was smitten OMG they're so cute!

[@Silviieee]

For me fennec foxes r the cutest in the list! ❤️💕

[@robotaholic]

@@Silviieee my goodness they're so cute it's truly ridiculous 🤩

[@nakitacally4612]

Thank you for advising people against the adoption of a lot of these animals where appropriate.

[@deeamos4962]

Very educational. A lot of poachers take these precious creatures from their native homes and sell them on the black market. Knowing what they are how difficult it is to keep some of them could be a great deterrent for those looking to buy one. Sugar gliders are sold in numerous pet shops and are great pets. Any large cat should be left in the wild. Great video

[@lorifisher609]

These are so cute,and I can't even think because people keep stealing our towels

[@newmoon54]

Watching this video made me so happy and lowered my blood pressure!!!! Fact!!! We should remember HIM who created all of these wonderful, beautiful friends of ours!!!!!! God does'nt make any junk ..............................................~!~

[@TheSwellrider]

Unlike most narration on YT the narration for this clip is excellent. I love how direct and informative the narrator is and how he does not pander to people who think owning animals that are terrible pets is a good idea.

[@aezienmiencaindec3253]

😲

[@imthebiggestgigachad]

Lol

[@tofuuwu7352]

It's a bad idea...

[@hanskranz9897]

What a horrible video! Most people cant take care of themselves!

[@asenut]

Nice

[@Lucile_the_Lunatic]

The fennec fox is so cute! Their big ears make them adorable

[@msb562]

Those sugar glider will urinate on you and can be very loud at nights just saying.

[@kennethstover1741]

A Chinchilla would be cool. I saw one of them on Dr Jeff Rocky Mountain Vet. Everyone on the show was talking about how soft their fur is. I know they make expensive coats out of them too, so they must be pretty soft. I also saw a Fennec Fox on there too. That was pretty cool.

[@gailhowes9398]

I’m so happy for this video that people are warned of the normal activity of these animals. I believe that all the animals shown should be left in the wild for the love and respect of the animal!

[@darktnt00]

him: extoic aimals you can own as pets also him: is better if they live in their natural habitat because they belong in the wild

[@Orange_Swirl]

Generally speaking, he's not wrong. Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD.

[@diablo.the.cheater]

I mean the foxes where one of the few you could realistically have as pets.

[@mosquitonarium]

It is true and if he cares about these animals at all he should not even make this video. Not a single person who appriciates wildlife would support this. If you want to take care about an animal, donate to sanctuaries or go volunteer.

[@zeedstun891]

also him: this animal is endangered and prohibited to own

[@pugsamillion9152]

it seemed the finger monkey benefits in captivity vs the wild since mortailty average is 6 months 20 years is a nice long life and a happy one if u know what ur doing

[@makailynthesizzler]

I have a family of chinchillas. My 3 year old niece loves them so much ❤️ they don’t like to be held or cuddled. They are the softest animal ever! They each have their own personality.

[@zacanger]

I love thre slow loris, they look so sleepy and done with life, just like me

[@Lostxfame]

I didn't know Sugar gliders bonded with families like that. That's actually really cool.

[@emoarrrow]

My ex and I had two of them! Sugar Gliders are actually VERY loving and they become attached to their owners. It's also recommended to get them in pairs because they are definitely happier with a friend. It's best to get two females that are the same age and they will become a bonded pair. Unfortunately, one of the girls passed. However, the one he still has, he carries it around in a little pouch around his neck and she is very happy and healthy.

[@AnimatedTerror]

I haven’t ever heard someone describe rodents as “destructive by nature” But it feels apt.

[@richiewesson4051]

the way he put it makes sense, and it is true that most rodents have indefinitely growing teeth. Its similar for wild hogs and their tusks

[@eddylesjacinthe8911]

Are really sure of this

[@orinzoncelli489]

The capy and the Sugar glider are the cutest ever

[@ellycat39]

THE WHITE BAT IN THE LEAD-IN PHOTO IS OF A STUFFED TOY.

[@toolbaggers]

Correct title: "15 Cute Exotic Animals You Can Own as Pets....but shouldn't." Leave wild animals alone. Please just rescue a dog or cat from a shelter.

[@andreacalender7320]

I'm one hundred percent with you exotic pets should be left alone in the wild

[@angiec4116]

U Have To Read My Comment Cause Me And U R On Tha Same Page So True Thank U 😊 😻

[@andreacalender7320]

@@angiec4116 I'm happy you understand about animals and nature. People think it's ok and it really not

[@angiec4116]

@@andreacalender7320 No It's Not These Day As Long As They Get Views And Likes Its OK Well It's Not I'm Glad Tha Animals R Being Taken Care Of But They Need To B N Tha Wild And If People Stop Demanding For These Poor Animal The Black Market Wouldn't Need To Catch Them And Not Even Talking About How The Poor Animals Feels Scared And Everything It's Just Not Right I Have Videos On KZbin With My Cats Alot Have 0 Views But I Don't Care But Anyway I Could Provide Go On And On About This But We'll Leave It At That Lol Thanks For Everybody That Does Understand These Animals Need To B N Wild UNLESS They R Hurt Or Abandoned Then People Can Step N I Hope Everybody Has A Purrrfect Day....😻

[@ws90ninety]

Dogs from shelters usually have issues. They can attack your children. Also ALL dogs have multiple types of parasites and fungus in their paws, (like staph and e-coli) they have intestinal worms and other kids of bacteria, they release fur and dander, and they smell like wet mold. Dogs aren't even capable of the human emotion called love, they're just obsessed with the food that you provide to them. Dogs are the WORST.

[@Journeyoflove13]

Great video! Hopefully this helps people choose their pet wisely. They should live in nature, where they belong. It's already so much fun to watch them on screen. Very cute animals! ♥️

[@jonathannethercutt4180]

Yes very

[@charlesmeaux3954]

If we left every animal in the wild a large portion would be extinct.

[@linas-oh3kq]

​@@charlesmeaux3954 So true and that's because their is too many heartless pariah's. That are out there killing them for sport. I often wonder how they would feel. If the roles were reversed and they were the prey. 🤣

[@neroidius6915]

@@linas-oh3kq sometimes it’s better for them to be out there than in the care of an irresponsible clout chaser who gets them just to film them for attention

[@MyleneKorani2505]

I need a Fennec Fox , a Baby Tiger, a Sand Cat and a Honduran White Bat immediately. Ironically before I saw this Fennec Foxes were some of my favourite animals

[@damagecontrol7]

Tiger in your list is a very bad idea

[@tylersurprenant7635]

I once knew a guy with a pet wolf. It behaved just like a dog, the only hiccup was it could not be left alone in the house, and it ate a LOT. He also had a huge plot of land for it to explore and even bred other wolves for conservation purposes. These other wolves were kept outside though, and except for feeding i'm pretty sure he left them to their own devices

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

One of my uncles had a pet wolf when I was in high school. As well as two foxes, several exotic birds, and a pot bellied pig.

[@asenut]

Wow

[@asenut]

How did you. Have wolves

[@AnimeOtakuDrew]

@@asenut My uncle lives in St Joseph, Missouri, and gets his pets from an exotic pet store there. He told me that the pet store carries such a wide variety of exotic animal that they have to maintain the same licensure as a zoo.

[@RubelliteFae]

we raised a stray puppy who turned out to be a "coydog," similar thing. ended up taking him to my grandpas farm with all their dogs

[@Sandy12595]

If anyone's thinking of a llama, alpacas are typically much more docile, friendly, and sweet. Not to mention smaller. Llamas make great guard animals though. They'll beat an aggressive dog into an unrecognizable object into the ground. Throw one in to protect your other animals. 👍🏻

[@pryseeriteal3363]

Don’t they just beat every dog like creatures?

[@breezedarkstorm7420]

Throw? Lol

[@Sandy12595]

Politely of course! 😉

[@bettym.3996]

Well then, how about leaving the sand cat in his preferred habitat?

[@jomyd6903]

I fear how you acquired this knowledge

[@amymartin9424]

My favorite is the baby llamas they're so adorable! And I loved this video

[@debrakleid5752]

When we were in S Florida for my aunts funeral we stayed at a timeshare and they have a wildlife show on Tuesdays and we got to go (we were there just a few weeks prior when visiting my aunt and uncle but I missed it due to being in the hospital so I made it that time) and they had a bunch of exotic animals like an anteater, a baby owl, a fennec fox, and more. I loved the fox and got to hold him and he just let me hold him and pet him. It was so exciting to be able to see them and with some getting to hold them.

[@sayurivides7762]

0:50 that was adorable the way he runs aww

[@wendypetersen7529]

And that is the key thing - RUNS AWAY as it's in not meant to be a pet

[@lynettesmith1893]

You are definitely NOT allowed to own a wombat as a pet in Australia & if you are caught trying smuggle one out of Australia you go to JAIL, the ones shown here are rescued from road accidents, or their mother has died, they are raise to adulthood & if able they returned to their natural habitat, far away into the National Parks, away from the roads.

[@deloreswilson1798]

Honduran white bat is beautiful.I'll have one in heaven.🤗

[@betaxd_7435]

You have a fair point

[@TheDAW22]

I need it. So cute

[@TV-wh8ri]

@@deloreswilson1798 corona

[@k.v.7681]

The title is quite hillarious. "you can own as pets". You covered the wombat. The tamandua is a blind killing machine that claps it's local great cat in the wild. Fennec foxes piss everywhere. And smell A LOT. And there's no point "training them". It's a natural reality of their behaviour. They're also nocturnal and scream all night long. The bat... bats are not pets. They even say as much in the video (did they not read their own title?). That poor creature would die in prolonged human care. Entomophagus bats don't do well in captivity. Not even touching on the rabies issue. Tigers. Enough said. Use brain cells people. Sand cats will kill you. Or your child at least. My time has ran out, but you get the idea.

[@oldgypsytap]

Simply wonderful!!! Thank you for speaking to their need to largely not be pets. They are all adorable.

[@stellalandbo9059]

imagine if you walk into your friends room and a capybara is sitting on the bed.

[@chemicalBR0]

I had a chinchilla (called cheech :) when I was younger, he was a great little pet he would follow me around the house when he was out of his cage. he didn't mind being held but preferred snuggling up to the dog and they would chase each other around, he loved playing with the dog

[@anna_bananaGames]

Wow my dads freinds chinchilla didnt do that she aways run away fron people or hide and stay in a corner

[@chemicalBR0]

@@anna_bananaGames I guess they are like most mammals, each have their own personality, cheech would run away and hide from people he didn't know but I guess he trusted me (and the dog :)

[@Azriel_13868]

Had? Did anything happen to him?

[@chemicalBR0]

@@Azriel_13868 he just live a normal chinchilla life, it was about 20 years ago that I had him

[@reeseradcliffe4408]

I had one it was named Sandy but I forgot how it died but It was so cute :(

[@erikagluck]

How about no on advertising exotic animals as pets. We can barely take care of the domestic animals(and humans) we have….

[@devol3829]

Yep the title suggests you can keep these as "pets" but some on the list like fennecs or the bats clearly arent. I know he says that in the video, but the title implicates the opposite.

[@midnight_owl2620]

And I believe their just gonna abuse them all to.,.

[@dreameaterxD]

@@midnight_owl2620 Not everybody abuse exotic/Domestic animals.. 😅 I agree with what @Erika Gluck had said but I mean not everybody is twisted and messed up to the point where they well just abuse any animal- I saw a guy who had a tiger and they were legit the cutest thing ever.. I wouldn't just say everybody abuse pets anyways sorry for bothering you just wanted to make that clear

[@mlekosojowe7312]

@@dreameaterxD once you get an exotic animal as a pet you are already abusing them. Human house is not a place where they want to or should live.

[@dreameaterxD]

@@mlekosojowe7312 Thats not entirely true. What if the pet is like a injured tiger and would die in the wild so you rescue it from its habitat for rehab? Those that make you a bad person if you want to help the animal? Yes I can agree, exotic animals aren't the best house pets but you can't just say to a random person with an exotic pet, "THATS ABUSE"

[@BruceConley-oi8nj]

I LOVED THE LITTLE FOX

[@Julia-Mckenna]

I have a family of chinchillas. My 3 year old niece loves them so much ️ they don’t like to be held or cuddled. They are the softest animal ever! They each have their own personality.

[@FreetoliveinFire]

"Here's a list of animals you can own as pets", then proceeds to fill the list with reasons to NOT own any of them as pets. I really hope misdirection was the point of the video because, yeah, you shouldn't own any of these animals.

[@miketheskepticalone6285]

He listed animals BEING marketed as pets, and then quickly described why NOT to try and keep animals endangered by it. I think the only ones he actively recommended were the llamas and sugar gliders. Pretty much every other example came with a "yeah, you CAN call this a pet, bu~u~t ...". The only misdirection here is the suggestion he thinks it's a good idea.

[@santosflores4780]

Well there were not a lot of bad reasons for fennec foxes

[@nicok.1491]

@@santosflores4780 They are wild animals that belong into the wild. They are living beings so they deserve freedom.

[@ShikiRen]

Chinchillas being an exception I think, if you know what you are doing. Fennec Foxes... well if you can deal with the screaming since they are mostly nocturnal. But most of the entries... yeah, you really, really shouldn't. Really too bad you can't keep Cheetahs though, the poor things really need a break. The egyptians managed to deomesticate them, I say we need to do it again! (Mostly joking, but they're definitely one of the species I like and pity the most)

[@marli8907]

@@santosflores4780 They're very loud and nocturnal. They scream. Watch videos of them screaming before you decide to get one, lol

[@kennethstover1741]

Damn. I saw those red pandas before I started the video and I thought it was gonna tell how you could get one and own it. I love them. They are awesome. I guess I'll just have to get a sugar glider. I just hope it gets along with my cat lol

[@dimmok8344]

Love how the thumb nail photo is of not only a toy bat but not even one that represents the Honduran white bat. 🤦‍♂️

[@burtharbenson8860]

That’s the only reason I watched this stupid video was to see where they would try to slide in the fake thumbnail picture .

[@kdiamond12]

@@burtharbenson8860 Same here haha

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

Classic click bait tactic.

[@Cranberrycheesecake1]

Yeah so fake

[@michaelcampbell3120]

To me as an animal lover keep these animals wild

[@alabamasisters6184]

Exactly what I was going to say. They are beautiful Creatures, but not pets, they belong in the wild. That being said, however, if an animal is critically endangered, let the professionals take care of them.

[@blueianrider2835]

I understand this but the exotic animals I have have been all injured or were bought from a vender and wouldn’t know how to survive. Also my foxes are literally energized dogs now lol

[@kookou13]

If thats the case then therr would have never been any pets to begin eith. Domestic cats and dogs were once wild. But as an animal lover im sure you have pets.

[@alabamasisters6184]

@@blueianrider2835 I love that you do take care of all the injured and doomed babies. I can't go to a zoo or circuses etc. Because all I want to do is free all of poor animals.

[@blueianrider2835]

@@alabamasisters6184 Mine are trained but not with whips or anything! Mostly with treats and cuddles

[@milicajakovljevic6288]

When I was a kid, I shared a “hideout” with a skunk. I guess he got sick of me after a few days and chased me out by stinking me up. I remember crying and throwing up and the same time, and don’t even get me started on the stinging of betrayal

[@joeygay7115]

Capybaras had a bounty on them on a certain river in the southeast. They grew at the point of being a rabbit and destroyed all kinds of vegetation

[@JuL3r]

I don't want to own it as a pet, I want it to live freely!

[@Chizzoide]

Ok, I'll adopt it then.

[@almudenagonzalez4239]

@@Chizzoide It's one thing to "adopt", which is something that needs to be done when an animal is abused or injured, and another thing is hunt or breed and then sell (or buy) an animal that's happily living its own life.

[@Chizzoide]

​@@almudenagonzalez4239 if they breed them is because they're useful to us, as companions or other things. I don't agree with your rules.

[@Dc-kk9bd]

@@almudenagonzalez4239 you act like the millions of pets put down every year couldn't live in the wild perfectly fine

[@Dr.Mcstaby]

but what if you have to keep the animal as a pet or it will be killed by other people?

[@OliverSkatt03]

“Wombats become nasty and unpredictable”. 🤣🤣 Hell of a salesman.

[@LaydiNite]

The bat used in the thumbnail image isn't real. It's made using a technique called felting, where you shape wool roving with needles. I see a lot of people showing images in "cute animal" lists that are plushies or felted dolls rather than real animals.

[@gothicfemboy428]

I like some of these animals as pets. I own 7 different pets. I just like to help the ones that people left in the streets and have abandoned it. So I can take care of them and hopefully train some of them to get adopted by people that I trust. ( Because I can have them all but train them so they can be adopted).

[@thecontrarysnivy]

My parents used to own two chinchillas, Tubby and Bubbles. I was quite little at the time, but I definitely remember enjoying playing with them.

[@lottielucy.s]

Ive seen wombats in the wild and they’re *SO FREAKING CUTE!*

[@theodour8617]

Just like your Mom

[@jayykb]

@@theodour8617 corny ass joke

[@theodour8617]

@@jayykb just like your Mom...

[@jayykb]

@@theodour8617 just like your mom...

[@ilcarlino752]

@@jayykb "your" he isn't your mom at all

[@Whatifalienswerepink123]

The red panda was so cute ❤❤❤

[@RyuRaeArashi]

I wish fennec foxes were talked about a little more in detail. They didn't really cover that the fennec fox tends to be a very high maintenance pet, and is very ~very~ vocal. It can make or break having it as a pet for some people who could otherwise provide everything they need. This results in a lot of fennec foxes needing to be re-homed by people who ended up not realizing just how much they were signing up for, because a lot of resources either don't really cover or downplay the traits.

[@profbawbag6604]

You're talking to a brick wall posting that here. A lot of the people who watch these videos are idiots, and think owning a pet, any pet, is fun and games because they happened to watch a couple of cutesy YT videos. Common sense should alert anyone to the fact dogs need walked, cats have needs, and exotic animals need an insane amount of work. Foxes urine smells something awful, and they're next to impossible for your average YT to train. They will urinate constantly in a house. Keeping them outside, that requires a lotta cleaning out. When they're surrendered, the idiots come out with weak excuses. Nah, foresight should have told them it's not all fun and games. It's why so many pets are surrendered or dumped. People are selfish and self-centred. See it with parrots too (I have had a rescue African Grey for 20+ years). They see them talking on YT, get one on a whim, and realise not all parrots talk. That they need constant attention as a human toddler would. Then they give it away and move onto their next fad. The exotic animal trade needs closed down. We can't even look after our own wildlife without importing more wildlife into our respective countries.

[@jorgemontero6520]

That little white bat is adorable

[@scottsatterthwaite4073]

Is also a stuffed toy.

[@SIChins]

Chinchillas don't live to be 15 years old, they live to be up to 25+ years old. I currently have 2, one is 22 years, the other is 23 years, and I just had one pass away that was 24 years. All of these were born and raised in my household and are super friendly and low maintenance pets.

[@davidgordon702]

The life spans that are being mentioned, are the ones for the wild animals of these species. For example. A domestic short haired cat, has varying amounts for their life spans. One that is strictly kept outdoors, has a life expectancy of around six years. The same exact Domestic Short Haired kitty, that is strictly kept indoors, has a life expectancy of around fifteen years. There are a lot of factors that make up for the large range in their life spans. Outdoor cats have to deal with other wild animals. They have the weather to deal with. They have to deal with other human beings. They also have to worry about mechanical injuries, caused by falling out of a tree, or off of a house. There are other factors that they have to deal with, but they are way too many to mention. Either way, treat your pets with the love and kindness, that you would expect to be given back to you...God bless, everyome

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

Oh just sit down already

[@damagecontrol7]

@@lovineveryminuetofit1314 the only people standing are in your mind. crazy person

[@icedcelery9548]

My favorite was definitely the cats, however right up there with the cats was the finger monkeys. Adorable!!

[@TheAdarkerglow]

I know I can't own them, but I do want to hug a lot of them. Favorite is Red Panda and their 'Come at me, Bro' defensive posture.

[@moxar8049]

To be honest, when a red panda is acting like it want a hug, it means that it is very afraid of you and trying to protect itself.

[@ronmartin7421]

And, of course, make sure you have a vet in your area that knows how to care for, operate on, etc., for the species.

[@traqueliacooper5132]

I'll take the finger primate or the slow Loris. Too adorable

[@Hearts_For_Me-]

I hope the capybara don’t go extinct.

[@moonwatcher4237]

I've owned sugar gliders before, they were great pets

[@mafusenpai3537]

Fennec Fox is like an exotic animal that combines the 2 most popular domestic animals on the planet (cats and dogs) in 1, and it's not even so high-responsability/ complex :) it looks cute, fancy and it's very friendly! Love this one

[@edellawlor4031]

Foxes so cute

[@tanall5959]

One thing not mentioned is that fennecs demand company. They are VERY social animals. If there is not at least one person at home in your household at all times, it would be a good idea to get two. Otherwise they will get lonely, stressed out, and can SCREAM to make the rest of the world very much aware that they are lonely and stressed out.

[@Adoni3]

@@tanall5959 so....like me then 😂

[@tofuuwu7352]

Dafucc

[@Agathe.May...]

Fennec are not a combinaison of cat and dog, they are foxes. They supposed to live in desert and be wild. They re not toys to have cause they re "cute". This all video is shitty as well as your comment...

[@xReaperGrimWolfx]

Ah yes the jerboa... Tamed alot of them in ark haha😂 Also a red panda is a super small bear

[@XxLilac_PlaysxX]

My favourite ones were the capybaras and the Fennec fox their both so cute

[@kai-mq5bv]

the way the baby wombat ran was so cute!

[@YippyBonf]

Trueeeee

[@xaicast55]

I loved the tone you used whenever you said not to keep the animals as pets. It reminded me of telling someone, "don't do that because THAT would be a stupid thing to do...and here's why." LOL. Loved the explanations of each animal as well.

[@vhanz-]

That Albino Bat killed me out of cuteness.

[@jimrooker5990]

I rehabilitated an adult American opossum ,he was such a sweet nugget ❤

[@luxbunny8678]

I remember seeing those pigmy jerboas in the cartoon rescuers down under! I always wondered what those things were. They’re so cute & weird

[@mamagucci85]

DEFINITELY the Sugar Glider !! Because of the way they become so attached 😍😍😍!!!! I'm also pretty in love with the Fennec Fox though 😍😍😍!!

[@davidgordon702]

I have always had an interest in the fennec. I love fox' to begin with, and I would prefer to own one of those, rather than a regular K-9. Although, my aunt brought over to my house, her eight pound poodle, upon seeing him, both of my cats, did the enlarging / arching of their backs. ( Just like the typical Halloween thing, cats do ) so, I decided against the idea. Absolutely nothing will ever take the place of either one of my beloved kitties...

[@SniperJade71]

@@pamelatyree3521 Can't tell if troll or pick up artist... or in need of professional help. Because of the use of all caps. gr8 b8 m8

[@Dutchess550]

A couple of the examples of white bats are actually dolls.

[@CrispOffTheBlock]

I love how Capybaras always look bored with the situation and want to go home.

[@f0xx3r_91]

Really love the Fennec Fox and the Sugar glider

[@sandi2638]

Me too!!!!

[@killaskrilla5320]

Sugar Gliders are kool as hell.

[@lacypierce6487]

The most honest video about exotic pets I’ve seen yet. Thank you!

[@rojankhadka9479]

Once upon a time a mom killed her own child . So what do you think ?🤔

[@macforme]

The most adorable was the white bat (7:00) He looks like he is straight out of Pixar central casting.

[@chauncygardner123]

Re: Wombats Good, a fence to keep out the Dingos and Tasmanian Devils. Now to ensure species survival from an even greater danger they’ve got to build the kind of fence to keep out the pet-minded people who will love and take care of them as long as they remain cute and cuddly, but will get rid of them when they reach an age that’s too troublesome.

[@laylonlee229]

I'm glad this video says what you need to know before getting an animal like that. For anyone who wants a pet like these, you have to remember they are basically WILD ANIMALS. They aren't a fluffy lap dog you can keep just because you think it's cute. These animals need real care and you need to know what you are doing. I want to rescue wolfdogs one day and keep them because wolves are my favorite animal. With that said, I have been studying animal traits and behaviors for 4 years and I am working toward being some kind of animal keeper and wildlife photographer. You HAVE to know what you are doing. Also that's why a lot of exotic animals (Lion cubs, bears, wolves, certain birds, or anything "cute," etc.) have to be rescued and taken to zoos or sanctuaries. Because people will get, a wolfdog for example, because they "love" wolves and think it would be "cool" to have one but then they realize it's too much for them to handle and will give the animal away. And a lot of animals like that form bonds with their person and can develop anxiety disorders from being given away and taken to a weird place. There is a lot of care going into it. If you get a high content wolfdog (More wolf, than dog) They need DAILY walks for an hour or more, they need at least a medium to large size fence to run around in. Also wolfdogs are known to be more aggressive than wolves and dogs combined. Because, believe it or not, dogs have more of an aggressive gene trait than wolves. And when you put that together with wolves wild instincts it can be dangerous if you don't know how to properly take care of them or train them. That is just an example, obviously wild animals are very different from each other but what I'm trying to say is they are WILD ANIMALS with WILD INSTINCTS. Even a wombat can get aggressive when it's older. Don't just buy something like this because it's "cool". You have to be willing to put a lot of time and energy into the animal. Another thing is people think parakeets or a budgie are very easy pets for kids that they can stick in a cage and just feed them seeds for their lives. But that is far from the truth. Parakeets are just as smart as any big parrot and need to be trained and handled as such. They need a very healthy diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and other things. If you don't want to take the parakeet out of their cage to let them fly then you need to have a REALLY big cage so they can stretch their wings. Just PLEASE do research on ANY animal you want to get. Even a dog. Animals are like us and need a good life and to be taken care of in order to be happy.

[@makeyogurtafruit]

HAHAHHAHAHAHA PARROT???!!! SEED AND NUTS?? as a parrot person I hope you never get a bird

[@ashantijackson4249]

I've always said this about any animal, including cats and dogs: they choose you. You do not choose them. My home is right beside the woods and there are many animals that come by and are not afraid of me when I'm outside and I will feed them and they come back frequently. I don't consider them pets, but we are comfortable enjoying each other's company.

[@suzannestone798]

so so true

[@morry47]

Please dont feed wild animals. Their diets are far more particular than what we generally have in our house and it can make them depend on your food. If for some reason they stop having access to yours, they could die. And worst of all animals that get used to human food can attack people they find in the forest that they recognize as having food. This happened with bears on the Appalachian Trail. They end up being killed because they look to humans for food and become violent if they don't get it.

[@ashantijackson4249]

Living in metro Atlanta, I highly doubt that squirrels, turtles, and rabbits will be seriously injuring anyone. 😂

[@laylonlee229]

@@ashantijackson4249 I get what you're saying but the other person is trying to say animals can start depending on you for food and if you were to move away or stop feeding them they might not know how to survive anymore and could die. Just be careful.

[@tommymas1]

Feed me please.....😁

[@S1N1ST3R_K1TT3N]

I have 2 Chinchillas. Chubs is super big,social, and cuddly. And Mochi is small a small skittish spaz 😂. They require SO MUCH work to take care of. People are constantly giving them away. It's so sad. I've fostered so many. ❤❤

[@is_urban1425]

Me throwing my wombat at the intruder: WOMBAT COMBAT

[@0therun1t21]

I wish I had a Honduran cave in my back yard, these bats are so beautiful!

[@Cranberrycheesecake1]

No way they are still creepy and they don't look anything like the first photo. False advertisement

[@clarity2199]

I think my favorite among them was the sugar glider. They look adorable, you get them young they just love you, they don't destroy shit. I actually heard no negatives to own something like this. Not that I would....but that's probably favorite choice from the list.

[@fizzymouse8164]

We had a Sugar Glider for 11 years before she died a few months ago. Great pet. My daughter and her boyfriend just got 2 of them and love them.

[@Souru_TV]

I saw Sugar Gliders for the first time now. I absolutely adore them.

[@threeNinetySix]

@@fizzymouse8164 can you teach them how to use a litter box?

[@fizzymouse8164]

@@threeNinetySix no, but it's not necessary. You just use paper in the bottom of the tray and discard. Sugar Gliders don't have an oder and great for people with allergies.

[@soaringeagle]

I had a chinchilla and a silver fox at the same time along with three cats two parakeets and 15 rats and they all got along great and the fox got along great with all the dogs in the park too

[@elizabethklosterman3636]

I love Fox's you just saved my life cause I have always wanted a fox

[@scarletrevon522]

If I were to buy any of these is would be the Finnic fox and a sugar glider definitely they seem the most friendly and don’t have that many help problems with captivity. I also just love how much detail they gave on each pet and why or why not it’s a good thing to own.

[@firexx78]

You forgot to mention that skunks can learn to be litterbox trained, and that they also hibernate. My sister used to have a pet skunk and what they didn't tell her was that you need to re-train your skunk to use a litterbox after every hibernation period

[@samc1nonli]

Sugar gliders are adorable 😍 💕 💖 and the finger monkeys are too

[@grangrampa832]

Love the fox

[@DM-wp9vq]

OmG!! The Finger Monkeys look like little Magui (You know, Gizmo?). They're all so damn adorable! Skunks are always little hams. Floppin around and scuttling about.

[@walley2637]

this video should be called "animals that are a bad idea as a pet and also illegal to own"

[@Hi-bw1uv]

I own a wombat his name is Wilbur and he and his wife Wilma had babies!

[@Angie-cn2sl]

There's nothing wrong with checking out how cute they are...most everyone knows they're illegal to own...nothing wrong with enjoying some pics of them...right? All of us..including you, would be in some serious trouble if that was the case 😉 The illegal trading of these animals is just heartbreaking too...I'm sure we all can agree with that

[@kyoungwonlee9817]

@@Angie-cn2sl At the title it also includes own as pets

[@kyoungwonlee9817]

@@Hi-bw1uv If you own a wombat at Australia then it’s illegal. Be careful when you keep these kind of animals.

[@Angie-cn2sl]

@@kyoungwonlee9817 I know it does...I'm just speaking for myself . I'd never own any of them.. I just think they're amazing ♥️

[@vinnievega9843]

I've had chinchillas they were great and easy to keep...they even got on with my dog at the time. Rip Cilla

[@emily15022]

The sand cat looks like a normal cat❤ (i ❤ cats)

[@grangrampa832]

The fox is my favorite

[@cath3638]

You have managed to present this charged topic in a balanced and fair way by emphasising the difficulties of keeping these animals rather than emphasising the moral aspect of why it is not a good idea. They're all enormously cute, but definitely require a lot of research and specialised care. I think I'll stick to cats and dogs.

[@debbielippitt9359]

Maybe the moral implications should have been discussed!

[@dudeudontknow341]

@@debbielippitt9359 I feel like his tone of voice in the more legitimately dangerous animals was the “yo this is a bad idea”

[@debbielippitt9359]

@@dudeudontknow341 maybe I missed that but I certainly hope so..I don't think it is a good idea..exotic pets..people are bad enough with regular pets!!

[@CristinaF210]

well said and thought, no one should own ANY exotic pets, absolutely any, for theyre own good

[@CristinaF210]

@@debbielippitt9359 WELL SAID, spread that comment everywhere, please!!

[@morry47]

I think this video did a great job of speaking about sustainability and what keeping wild pets captive could entail for the animal but for that reason the video shouldn't have an encouraging title.

[@users1rachaelcrooney]

Awh the baby wombat is so cute we couldn't get any of these in ireland 😭😢😫 I want one beautiful animal's 😍from rachael and philip dublin 🇮🇪ireland 🇮🇪

[@kionaofoldstones4263]

The white bat was my favorite, and the finger monkey and the fennec fox 😊