Meet Antoinette the Anteater | Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER 

But pets of exotic animals often come from being poached, or from farms. and regular people have no experience with these wild animals, they often want them because thier unique.

lolaz wabby Or they could be rescued we don’t know their story every story isn’t the same

@Kaylyn Hansen thanks for clearing that up for us.

I feel so broken by this show,the care the vets give is amazing. I dont agree with any of these animals being used in petting zoo's what about making their wild homes safer. I wish people could spend the money supporting projects in the wild

Ya they had a baby kangaroo also.

Shteve67 same

Well there in lays the problem. Breeding for profit exists because there is an enormous market for them. Until you no longer accept an excuse like that, there will always be captive bred wild animals for sale. Sanctuaries and conservation groups raise and release orphans... they do know how to survive. That excuse is so harmful.

@@vettechgeekgirl3559 Actually these people do have a wild life park and the animals are well taken care of. The release of orphans is not as successful as you think. Gorillas were released back into the wild and all of them died. Some were missing and likely poached. There are orphaned elephants in Asia that can't be released into the wild because their habitat is being encroached by palm oil plantations, baby elephants often fall the victim of traps and their parents killed. Orangutans are also suffering in Borneo where farmers are making huge money from palm oil. The will actually set habitats on fire to get rid of the orangutans, many are burned and there are thousands of orphaned babies. Africa does have more success at released animals, but Africa is a large continent. Africa has its own problems to contend with when it comes to wild life, bush meat, poaching, etc. Tigers will not be released in southern Asia because of poaching and farmer's killing them, some species are endangered. The Asian market demands bear bile, animal body parts for medicine, none of which make any difference to your health. You have a romanticized view of wild life. The only thing animals care about is food, shelter and breeding. They get that in well managed and environmentally forward thinking zoos. They also live longer in captivity. Some animals have been wiped out from certain regions.

Bug lover Spider lover tf are u talking about my grandma has a farm with all kinds of chickens

they can have an anteater but in california we cant even have a ferret

Nowwww wtf is u talking about???🤣🤣 I live in Houston and one of my ex friends had a pet chicken.

@@lookiehar California you cant have a kinkajou either

They wouldn’t eat them,they only eat the native ants where they come from.

Ollie yeah, why is that vet fascinated and not shocked? these are supposed to be in the wild, we have enough pets no need to keep them!

I'm shocked this is even allowed where they live. That's awful!

I know it seems like they just have these animals as pets but actually these people own a petting zoo and exotic animal park. They take very good care of all of their animals and have proper set ups and housing for each animal they own. Their pets are family to them.

Many people are just fascinated and passionate about exotics. I don't see a problem owning most exotics (nothing extreme like big cats, etc) as long as they've been bred in captivity (not taken from the wild), are provided for with EXTREME care, and have owners that are dedicated to care for them for a lifetime. I would love to own a sloth in the future just because I've always loved them and would love to care for one. I've been fascinated by them since 5th grade and though odds of finding a breeder are slim, if the opportunity ever arises and I had the funds to care for one, I'd do it in a heartbeat. These animals have an amazing life under the right circumstances; they don't have to worry about predators, lack of food, or diseases. Plus, animals bred in captivity depend on humans for survival anyways, so they need owners willing to take on that challenge. Owning an exotic just to "have a cool pet" is obviously an awful thing people do (ex. people owning big cats just to look badass), but if a person is truly dedicated to caring for these animals, there is no harm done in owning them as pets. Just my opinion.

Nesha Hannah ...purchasing from a breeder, to make a profit exhibiting them. No doubt these people love their animals with all their heart. It is the comment above that really says it all. How many are too many to breed and sell?

The anteater

Yes they do

The same what

2" Long Snot & Tongue...

Do you know that they start becoming extinct in the wild because of the exotic pet trade?

In my opinion, I think there isn't a problem with it. The problem happens with inexperienced owners and people who buy from unreliable sources (ex.Poachers). If you buy from special breeders, you can most of the time guarantee a healthy pet that was ethically procured and trustworthy of humans. This is really the only safe way of getting exotic creatures like the Tamandua.

All animals are from the wild genius

eve mercer they’re solitary

eve mercer these people own an exotic animal park they’re more than equipped to care for their ant eater

hopefully they were rescued animals or were born from other captive animals

Nickole Ross Illegal pet trade.

@@josh9326 or rescue

Or Breeders. They are just a couple thousand each.

Sloths and anteaters are closely related they are xenarthrans.. Education is key 🔑

Nope it's the other way around. Sloths and anteaters together form the order of pilosa within the xenarthra superorder. Armadillo's are in the order of cingulata within the xenarthra superorder. That makes anteaters and sloths close relatives, while the armadillo is further away despite their physical similarities.

All animals have their own personality, just like humans. If you don't understand that then you seem pretty close minded. ^^

rafael solorzano a wild one😂

I don't think it's promoting anything. The vet even said "those claws are for trees not for people!" And she talks about how sharp their claws are and that they're dangerous. Another vet has criticized how easy it is to get monkeys as well. They just are showing all their clients, not necessarily promoting anything.

All animals are wild lol

There really isn't a problem with having exotic pets. As long as they are well taken care of and have all the needs for their survival and are getting the right amount of socialization. No harm no foul.

Lauren Olsen All animals are wild...

All animals are NOT wild... wildlife belongs in the wild. They are NOT domestic nor can they be domesticated, at least not in our lifetime.