Web Directory

» Animal Environmental Enrichment
   Boredom is a very common problem in wild animals kept in captivity. Article gives humane methods of relieving boredom in these animals as well as procedures to comply with U.S. Federal requirements.
   http://www.2ndchance.info/Enrichment.htm

» Asia Times: Japan's Illegal Immigrants, of the Furred Variety
   An article about the growing market for exotic pets in Japan and enactment of stricter laws on animal ownership and the pet industry.
   http://www.atimes.com/japan-econ/AL15Dh01.html

» Big Cat Rescue Supports Legislation
   Proposed and passed US legislation and enforcement of laws to stop the big cat and dangerous animal pet trade and regulate exotic animals.
   http://www.bigcatrescue.org/laws/support_legislation.htm

» Environmental Health Journal: Wild Thing
   An article by Nick Warburton about the growing popularity of exotic pets in Britain and the increased number of those that are abandoned and found neglected in pet shops.
   http://www.ehj-online.com/archive/2000/jan2001/january1.html

» Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Pet Store Sweep
   Twenty-four pet stores charged with selling or offering native and/or endangered reptiles and amphibians for sale
   http://dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/pressrelease/981124c.html

» People for Domestic Skunks
   Dedicated to making domestic skunks legal in the United States.
   http://www.domesticskunks.com/

» Pet Station: Pet Not
   A listing of the animals not endorsed as being kept as pets.
   http://www.petstation.com/not.html

» Phoenix Exotic Wildlife Association
   Dedicated to legal and ethical ownership of exotic animals by private persons, with an emphasis on education and safety. Mailing list for ongoing discussion.
   http://www.phoenixexotics.org/

» Realistic Exotic Animal Laws
   A mailing list for the discussion of laws, regulations, and other issues related to the keeping of exotic animals.
   http://www.catbox.com/real/index.html

» The Exotic Pet Trade
   The Austin Zoo's advice about exotic pets and the common problems pet owners have with them.
   http://www.austinlostpets.com/kidskorner/1September/ExoticPetTrade.htm

» The International Hedgehog Club
   An international non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment and care of the domestic African hedgehog worldwide.
   http://hedgehogclub.com/