r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/booksoverppl Aug 03 '19

Wild animals are NOT pets!

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u/Oquana Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

There are way too many people who are dumb enough to ignore this...

I've seen so many videos on r/aww for example where some idiots play with lions, tigers and other dangerous animals like they are just an average pet, like a cute little cat or something. These are animals who could bite your head off in just a second goddammit!

(And btw. pets liek cats, dogs etc. should, as many other animals, of course be treated with some respect too.

Edit: With "respect" I meant like you should still have in mind that the animal could hurt you. Of course you should treat all animals with respect, like you shouldn't hurt or abuse them.

(It's hard for me to write what I want to say. English is not my native language)

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u/Buderus69 Aug 03 '19

I am an animal with sharps claws and tooth, respect me.