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To summarize the best I can, it has been proposed to Committee to restrict the keeping of all non-native and non-domestic animals. It is under the quise that these animals can be a threat to native fauna.
The threat to native fauna is real, but it is in selective locations and with selective species. At its current stance, it proposes an outright prohibition of all species. Example, Sundown has Mandarin Ducks listed on his signature, those would be prohibited as they are a wild, non-domesticated species. We operate an Animal education and outreach company (http://www.animalwonders.net/) and we would affected as nearly all of our species are non-native. The bill states that one can possess what they currently own, but prohibits future purchasing or owning. How does one replace species that die of natural causes?
Another aspect of this bill that seems overlooked by our "leaders", private aviculture is vital in the preservation of a number of species. Having been involved in the zoo world for more than a decade, I know fist hand that they do not have space, time, money, or desire to keep certain species that are on the verge of extinction in their native lands. When was the last time you saw an Edward's Pheasant in a zoo? (visit the American Federation of Aviculture's website for more examples http://www.afabirds.org/ )
This isn't something to set back and roll eyes at because you just keep domestic fowl, anyone remember the hysteria of Bird Flu a few years back? They see an inch and will take 10 miles, so it is important that we stand up and keep this from passing.
Dan
To summarize the best I can, it has been proposed to Committee to restrict the keeping of all non-native and non-domestic animals. It is under the quise that these animals can be a threat to native fauna.
The threat to native fauna is real, but it is in selective locations and with selective species. At its current stance, it proposes an outright prohibition of all species. Example, Sundown has Mandarin Ducks listed on his signature, those would be prohibited as they are a wild, non-domesticated species. We operate an Animal education and outreach company (http://www.animalwonders.net/) and we would affected as nearly all of our species are non-native. The bill states that one can possess what they currently own, but prohibits future purchasing or owning. How does one replace species that die of natural causes?
Another aspect of this bill that seems overlooked by our "leaders", private aviculture is vital in the preservation of a number of species. Having been involved in the zoo world for more than a decade, I know fist hand that they do not have space, time, money, or desire to keep certain species that are on the verge of extinction in their native lands. When was the last time you saw an Edward's Pheasant in a zoo? (visit the American Federation of Aviculture's website for more examples http://www.afabirds.org/ )
This isn't something to set back and roll eyes at because you just keep domestic fowl, anyone remember the hysteria of Bird Flu a few years back? They see an inch and will take 10 miles, so it is important that we stand up and keep this from passing.
Dan