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I'm a firm believer of no. We've already had all the resons outlined in past threads, but I thought I should just let my opinion be known.
Sarahbell - as for zoos importing exotics, and not worrying about IBD, their quarantine is very good and closely monitered. That would not happen in private collections. I believe that part of their quarantine area is considered as good as the official government quarantine by authorities.
If they were legal, there would be a lot more of them than there are now. They would escape, be released/dumped, and doubtless, some species would thrive. Where one species rises, another falls. I can't see any argument for upsetting the natural ecosystem like that.
God knows Australia has had it's fair share of problems with imported animals. I wouldn't want to start any others.
There are a lot of reasons against it, good, legitimate reasons. The only pro I have heard any one voice is "we want some". Not a good enough reason to endanger Australia's natives and natural ecosystems, sorry.
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