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let's dive into the wild world of zebras
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and explore why owning one is not just a
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bad idea but a downright ludicrous one
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here are 12 reasons why you should never
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own a zebra and trust me by the end of
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this you'll be convinced that these
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striped wonders belong in the wild not
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in your backyard one temperament
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troubles first off zebras are not
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exactly the poster children for friendly
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pets they have a reputation for being
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aggressive and highly strong unlike our
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domesticated friends like dogs or cats
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zebras are known to bite and kick with
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little provocation in fact they injure
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more zookeepers than Lions do imagine
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trying to pet your zebra only to find
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yourself on the receiving end of a
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serious bite no thanks two not built for
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riding you might think owning a zebra
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would be like having a horse with better
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fashion sense but here's the kicker
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zebras aren't built for riding they're
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smaller and have weaker backs than
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horses which means they can't
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comfortably carry a rider plus their
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thick necks make it nearly impossible to
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steer them with reins so much for that
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dream of Galloping through fields on
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your stylish Steed three flighty nature
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zebras have evolved to be incredibly
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flighty creatures they live in
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environments filled with Predators which
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means their fight ORF flight response is
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finally tuned Corner one and it will
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likely try to kick you into next week
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rather than cooperate this isn't just an
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inconvenience it's a serious safety
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hazard four social needs zebras are
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social animals that thrive in herds
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keeping one alone is not only cruel but
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also impractical they need companionship
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and interaction with their own kind to
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stay healthy and happy so now you're not
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just buying a zebra you need to buy
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several talk about an expensive herd
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five dietary demands these creatures are
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herbivores that require specific diets
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consisting of grasses and herbs you
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can't just toss some hay in their pin
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and call it a day they need fresh greens
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and plenty of space to roam in Grays if
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you think feeding a dog is tough wait
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until you see what it takes to keep a
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zebra well fed six space requirements
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speaking of space zebras are not suited
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for small backyards or cramp living
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conditions they roam vast distances in
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the wild up to 1,000 km in search of
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food and water good luck trying to
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recreate that kind of environment in
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your suburban home seven zoonotic
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diseases let's not forget about health
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risks zebras can carry zoonotic diseases
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those nasty bugs that can jump from
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animals to humans imagine bringing home
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a cute little zebra and finding out it's
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also brought along some unwanted guests
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like salmon or ringworm not exactly the
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pet experience you were hoping for eight
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legal issues in many places owning
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exotic animals like zebras is illegal or
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heavily regulated you might think you
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can just Waltz into your local pet store
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and buy one but good luck with that
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you'll likely face Hefty fines or even
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criminal charges if you try to keep one
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illegally nine behavioral challenges
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zebras have not been domesticated like
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horses they retain their wild instincts
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this means they can be unpredictable and
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difficult to manage training them is a
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Monumental task that requires expertise
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something most casual pet owners simply
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don't have 10 long lifespan zebras can
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live up to 25 years in captivity if
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they're lucky which means you're signing
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up for a long-term commitment one that
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involves constant care attention and
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Financial Resources 11 exotic pet trade
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concerns buying a zebra often
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contributes to the cruel exotic pet
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trade where animals are taken from their
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natural habitats under horrific
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conditions by choosing to own one you're
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supporting practices that harm Wildlife
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populations and ecosystems 12 they
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belong in the wild lastly let's remember
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zebras are wild animals they belong in
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the savanas of Africa where they can run
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free and live as nature intended not
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stuck in a cage or confined yards
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somewhere in Suburbia in conclusion
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owning a zebra is not just impractical
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it's downright irresponsible from their
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temperament issues to their complex
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needs these magnificent creatures
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deserve to roam free rather than be
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cooped up as exotic pets so let's leave
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the zebras where they belong in the wild
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and stick with more suitable companions
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like dogs or cats who actually enjoy our
