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Monkeys Alert

A debate on can wild animals be kept as household companions had been struck on in Malaysia.

  Sights of domesticated tame animals like parrots and guppies are slicking off the radars, as a mischievous trend of keeping the wildlife at home is swirled into the nation.


  According to a survey done in Johor Bahru, many has agreed on rearing wild animals at home strikes on bigger challenges compared to tame animals. Despite a massive financial need is required for animal food, the owners hunt back an incomparable joy from the immense cuteness of their 'pets', which they can never find elsewhere. A few respondents stated that they feel livelier having fun with wild animals because they don't seek attention much. Pythons, spiders and foxes are among the bewildered youngsters' top choices.

  Wizards from the Harry Potter world are even known for keeping bizarre creatures. Fantastic beasts like Kneazles and Crups are on their longing list.

  Fancy following the adventurous footsteps of Dora the explorer, more Malaysians draw a different shade of entertainment by domesticating monkeys. Unlike apes or orangutans, monkeys size smaller and their daily basis can be fulfilled easily.


  Other than being a banana fan, monkeys are curious as it tends to explore around, though it is undeniably a cause of the neighbours' headaches.

  The 'tamed' monkeys might turn into potential threats to innocent children and other residential pets such as hamsters and bunnies in any possible chance, notably when hunger and anxiety strive them to lose control. Garbage rummaged from the bin may also be seen scattered along the paths, especially when the monkeys' meals are forgotten. This leads to the creation of a contaminated environment, which causes tourism to fail.

  Furthermore, many from the younger generation seem to hold the allergic effects when in contact of animal fur. Just a playful touch on the man on the street might simply make him fall. Ow, that's a risk of the owner getting sued!

  Should tame animals be replaced by wild animals to be the household companions? Especially since monkeys receive massive admiration from the public nowadays? You tell us.


By,
Euan Thum.
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