despazito:in case any of you were wondering how astronomically out of hand the unregulated exotic an
despazito:in case any of you were wondering how astronomically out of hand the unregulated exotic animal trade is in japan, here is ONE website’s catalogue of birds you can buy. it includes frankly every owl, hawk, turacos, and parrot imaginable including a NEW ZEALAND KEA which must have been poachedthey also have a cafe/shop for you to go pet the birdsthese birds are largely nocturnal, solitary, and cramming multiple different species in a small room with bright lights is completely disregarding their needs. this place is effectively a bird mill and there’s no way all the birds needs can be met, specifically that many parrots which are extremely intelligent birds and should not be pets either.for the love of god DO NOT give patronage to owl cafes or any other exotic animal cafes, and stop sharing cute japanese viral videos of people with pet owls/otters/etc because this is the business you’re supporting -- source link
#yikes#birds#animals#poaching