• Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

200+ dangerous wild animals licensed in Sussex, England

Carole by BCR
February 2, 2013
in News World
0 0
0
0
SHARES
21
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

By Miles Godfrey

More than 200 dangerous wild animals including bison, venemous snakes and a crocodile are being kept as alternative pets to dogs, cats and goldfish in Sussex.

There are nine bison, two margay wild cats, at least 140 wild boar, 20 venomous snakes and a Caiman crocodile among the dangerous animals in the county, according to a survey by The Argus.

The figures reveal there are also seven monkeys, 13 lemurs, a camel, four ostriches and two red pandas.

The Argus got the information by approaching Sussex’s 13 local authorities to find out how many dangerous wild animals were being kept by licensed private keepers.

The figures do not include zoo animals or illegally kept animals.

Experts from the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) believe there has been an explosion in the number of dangerous animals being kept isince 1990 but says many of them are “farmed” such as bison and boar.

A herd of bison living in Burpham are among the most visible examples in Sussex.

The animals live near to the George and Dragon pub in Main Street and are owned by a farmer.

The landlord of the pub said: “They are very friendly creatures in fact and quite often they are right up against the fence by the road. I’ve never seen them being vicious or ferocious.”

There are an estimated 15,000 animals living in the country which need licensing under the Dangerous Animals Act 1976.

These include 2,000 licensed ostriches in the UK, along with 500 monkeys, 250 poisonous snakes and 150 big cats.

Jenny Wells, manager of Patcham RSPCA said owners of dangerous animals generally took care of their pets.

She said: “We do get presented from time to time with the odd dangerous dog that isn’t very friendly but we don’t have a major problem with dangerous animals.

“Problems occur when owners keep their animals caged up for long times and then let them out. It’s not a good policy.”

The RSPCA send out inspectors from its head office to check on animals licensed under the act.

A spokesman said their owners are often more responsible than those who own regular pets.

He said: “We often find these people are very keen on animals and look after them extremely well. It is often a passion for them and as a result we don’t encounter too many problems.

“There is still an issue with dangerous dogs in this country although quite often it is hyped up.

“But in terms of unusual animals being kept, we would say as long as their conditions are suitable and they are well cared for then we are all for it.”

3:00pm Friday 16th February 2007

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var. 1199263.0.sussex_proves_wild_at_heart.php

Tags: News World
Previous Post

English wildlife park unveils Amur leopard cubs

Next Post

N.W. Florida: Jim Fowler’s animal park will be "massive"

Next Post

N.W. Florida: Jim Fowler's animal park will be "massive"

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Recent Articles

  • Cat VS Dog…Fennel? June 22, 2022
  • Black Leopard Bath time! June 22, 2022
  • Nothing like a vacation, next door. Priya tiger at Big Cat Rescue June 22, 2022

Save Big Cats

Donate to Big Cat Rescue

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

More from Big Cats

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV
Cat VS Dog…Fennel?

Cat VS Dog…Fennel?

June 22, 2022
Black Leopard Bath time!

Black Leopard Bath time!

June 22, 2022
Nothing like a vacation, next door. Priya tiger at Big Cat Rescue

Nothing like a vacation, next door. Priya tiger at Big Cat Rescue

June 22, 2022
  • Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • 2018 Appeal
  • About BCR
  • About our Cookies
  • Account
  • BCR in the Media
  • Big Cat NFTS
  • Big Cat Rescue Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade
  • Big Cat Rescuers
  • Big Cat Times
  • Blog
  • Board of Directors
  • Browse Submissions
  • Connections
  • Contact Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Credentials
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Donate Crypto
  • Embed Link
  • Followers
  • Following
  • GET THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT CUB PETTING
  • Global Big Cat News
  • Intern Program
  • Join Us
    • Registration
  • Kids
  • Latest from Big Cat Rescue
  • Licensing
  • Login
  • Login
  • Logout
  • Logout
  • Malaya Bobcat
  • Map
  • Map of Big Cat Owners
  • Member Directory
  • Members
  • My Profile
    • Edit Profile
  • Netflix
  • News about Big Cats
  • News Gallery
  • News@BCR
  • Our Live Feeds
  • Password Reset
  • PressRoom
  • Privacy Policy
  • Register
  • Register
  • Register
    • Edit Your Profile
    • Update Billing Card
    • Welcome
    • Your Membership
  • Rescues
  • Search result
  • Series Archive – Default header
  • Shop
  • SnowLeopard
  • Social Stream
  • Staff
  • Submission Confirmed
  • Teachers
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Terms of Use
  • User
  • USFWS
  • Vets
  • Videos archive
  • Get Involved
    • Automatic
    • Sponsorships
    • Volunteer
      • AdvoCats
      • Click to Feed
      • Intern
    • Legacy
    • Roar! Speak Out for Big Cats
    • Ink
  • Finances
  • How We Started
  • Abuse Issues
    • Issues
      • Exhibitions
      • Private Ownership of Big Cats
      • Zoos
      • White Tigers
      • Circus
      • Fur
      • Trophy Hunting
      • Canned Hunting
      • Why Regulations Don’t Work
  • Our Evolution
  • Photos & Facts
  • Videos
  • Our Volunteers
  • Your Privacy
  • Donate
  • Site Map
  • Field Trips

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist