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Want a pet bobcat? How about an adorable otter? Consult our Wheel of Exotic Pets to find out exactly how good or bad a pet these exotics would make. And don't forget to read our feature on the quest for a true pet fox.
By Emily Elert and Dan Nosowitz Posted 01.23.2013 at 1:59 pm 6 Comments

Wheel of Exotic Pets
Wheel of Exotic Pets Emily Elert

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Bagpipes100
01/23/13 at 2:19 pm

Anyone else notice that "smells" was omitted from skunks?

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MarisaJImmy
01/23/13 at 2:47 pm

I think this is a sign that I should probably get a bobcat.

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tertertert
01/23/13 at 2:54 pm

Bagpipes, once thier odor gland is removed skunks don't smell all that bad compared to many other animals.

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cschodt
01/24/13 at 4:57 pm

I work with owls. I would add, well, nearly every single one of the downsides. They stink, they may try to eat any other animal under 4 pounds, they generally dislike people (even if imprinted), they're nocturnal, and they will rip things up if they get bored or agitated (or just by accident, because their feet are made of knives).

Awesome animals, horrible pets.

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Thrishmal
01/25/13 at 10:20 am

I was thinking the same thing, MarisaJimmy. Though the peeing in the house thing could get old, if you can't potty train.

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Apoc
01/25/13 at 2:03 pm

My wolf is highly intelligent and affectionate. Unfortunately, she also wants to be alpha. At least once a week somebody gets into a fight with her and has to pin her down and dominate her.(just like you see wolves do to each other) Overall they are bad dogs.

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