Comments on: The Tamarin: Petting as Preservation? http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:20:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Aidan http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-13266 Aidan Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:51:41 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-13266 I spent several summers interning for a zoo with a Golden Lion Tamarin Rehabilitation program and learned much about these beautiful creatures. I cannot envision a situation where they would make good pets. Keep in mind, if you are planning on multiples, that the male and female of this species mate for life (so their commitment is yours as well) and give birth to twins. Therefore, you are looking at a minimum of four tamarins for basic structure. I spent several summers interning for a zoo with a Golden Lion Tamarin Rehabilitation program and learned much about these beautiful creatures. I cannot envision a situation where they would make good pets.

Keep in mind, if you are planning on multiples, that the male and female of this species mate for life (so their commitment is yours as well) and give birth to twins. Therefore, you are looking at a minimum of four tamarins for basic structure.

]]> By: Pippi http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-12772 Pippi Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:04:04 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-12772 @ Cath: You can't import tamarins from the wild, it's ILLEGAL and has been since the 1970's- you will get arrested by the authorities. All tamarins being kept as pets in the US are captive-bred. @ Cath: You can’t import tamarins from the wild, it’s ILLEGAL and has been since the 1970’s- you will get arrested by the authorities. All tamarins being kept as pets in the US are captive-bred.

]]> By: Sammycat http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8679 Sammycat Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:01:00 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8679 Excellent comment R J Evans. I agree with you 100%. Humans are breeding beyond control. Nature keeps trying to cull us and we keep coming up with antidotes. That's ok, she'll get us eventually. Excellent comment R J Evans. I agree with you 100%. Humans are breeding beyond control. Nature keeps trying to cull us and we keep coming up with antidotes. That’s ok, she’ll get us eventually.

]]> By: Eileen http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8419 Eileen Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:55:07 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8419 To those oppose the ownership of exotics, it is not irresponsible or cruel to own an "exotic" species. Exotics are domestic in the country they originate in. People put this taboo on exotic pets. The animal is not the issue. It is irresponsible owners, occurring in ALL animal species, who ruin it for those that are responsible. The GREATEST threat to wild primates is not the pet trade, but Habitat Encroachment, poaching for food, and killing because they are a nuisance. Throw in use in research which imports them in the thousands in the case of primates...This is true of almost all endangered species. The pet trade is a HIGHLY OVERRATED reason for extinction, especially since most countries have laws against capture. Animals entered into the pet trade are usually the byproduct of the first 3 reasons. It the first 3 aren't eliminated then stopping their keeping as "pets" won't do much for preserving wild species. Good luck stopping habitat encroachment. Most animals have dwindled so much, that keeping and captive breeding of these animals by knowledgeable individuals who understand the multi-faceted needs of these animals is not a bad thing. Their import into the US as pet is Illegal. One must buy a captive bred primate IN the US. So it would be contributing to their survival. If there is a demand for the animal, it will not go extinct because there will be those to supply them (breeders). If their is no demand the animals are of no value to people and will therefore not be bred. Their habitats will continue to be encroached upon, but none will be bred= EXTINCTION. I know many don't like to think of animals in terms of monetary value but I must be realistic. Think of cows. Cows will not go extinct bc they have a value (raised and bred for food). Same with pigs, chickens, etc. For those who say they belong only in zoos. Zoos have limited space, & usually have only animals that the AZA SSP deems worth saving & Breeding. Zoos can't breed all animals bc there is no funding or space, especially in the economic climate of today. So if a private individual has an affinity for, and knowledge to properly rear one of these magnificent creatures I support it 100%. I think awareness should be brought to local people so that they stop the major reasons of species endangerment, and educate those who think they want to own a primate or any other animal as a pet. ALL pets require responsibility, not just exotic ones. To those oppose the ownership of exotics, it is not irresponsible or cruel to own an “exotic” species. Exotics are domestic in the country they originate in. People put this taboo on exotic pets. The animal is not the issue. It is irresponsible owners, occurring in ALL animal species, who ruin it for those that are responsible. The GREATEST threat to wild primates is not the pet trade, but Habitat Encroachment, poaching for food, and killing because they are a nuisance. Throw in use in research which imports them in the thousands in the case of primates…This is true of almost all endangered species. The pet trade is a HIGHLY OVERRATED reason for extinction, especially since most countries have laws against capture. Animals entered into the pet trade are usually the byproduct of the first 3 reasons. It the first 3 aren’t eliminated then stopping their keeping as “pets” won’t do much for preserving wild species. Good luck stopping habitat encroachment. Most animals have dwindled so much, that keeping and captive breeding of these animals by knowledgeable individuals who understand the multi-faceted needs of these animals is not a bad thing. Their import into the US as pet is Illegal. One must buy a captive bred primate IN the US. So it would be contributing to their survival. If there is a demand for the animal, it will not go extinct because there will be those to supply them (breeders). If their is no demand the animals are of no value to people and will therefore not be bred. Their habitats will continue to be encroached upon, but none will be bred= EXTINCTION. I know many don’t like to think of animals in terms of monetary value but I must be realistic. Think of cows. Cows will not go extinct bc they have a value (raised and bred for food). Same with pigs, chickens, etc.

For those who say they belong only in zoos. Zoos have limited space, & usually have only animals that the AZA SSP deems worth saving & Breeding. Zoos can’t breed all animals bc there is no funding or space, especially in the economic climate of today. So if a private individual has an affinity for, and knowledge to properly rear one of these magnificent creatures I support it 100%.

I think awareness should be brought to local people so that they stop the major reasons of species endangerment, and educate those who think they want to own a primate or any other animal as a pet. ALL pets require responsibility, not just exotic ones.

]]> By: TheSecondAndOnly http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8373 TheSecondAndOnly Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:53:17 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8373 Wow, those are cute, nice article Wow, those are cute, nice article

]]> By: cebuanaeyez http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8355 cebuanaeyez Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:52:07 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8355 As adorable as they are, I will not have one for a pet. I already have two children...lol :) As adorable as they are, I will not have one for a pet. I already have two children…lol :)

]]> By: Daisy Peasblossom http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8351 Daisy Peasblossom Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:01:36 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8351 Thoughtful and informative, with lovely pictures. However, I think I have enough responsibility with my cats and dogs. I noted that the article is to discourage--or at least to shed some light on the tremendous responsibility of owning one of these creatures. There is also excellent information for the person who still thinks they would like to have one. Thoughtful and informative, with lovely pictures. However, I think I have enough responsibility with my cats and dogs. I noted that the article is to discourage–or at least to shed some light on the tremendous responsibility of owning one of these creatures. There is also excellent information for the person who still thinks they would like to have one.

]]> By: s j tubrazy http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8311 s j tubrazy Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:43:56 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8311 really amazing creature, great job by Evans really amazing creature, great job by Evans

]]> By: AngelaDavid http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8307 AngelaDavid Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:25:39 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8307 I enjoyed reading your article. I can understand from what I have read that it would be best to help the little guys in their own environment. Your research is very informative and extensive. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed reading your article. I can understand from what I have read that it would be best to help the little guys in their own environment. Your research is very informative and extensive. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: James DeVere http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/comment-page-1/#comment-8301 James DeVere Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:58:16 +0000 http://therealowner.com/exotic-unusual/the-tamarin-petting-as-preservation/#comment-8301 They were always in those extravagant paintings from the Age of Exploration. Cute. j They were always in those extravagant paintings from the Age of Exploration. Cute.

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