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3 days ago

Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets

Jumping spiders have surged as popular pets driven by social media, with breeders meeting high demand and many new owners drawn by their behavior and cuteness.
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2 months ago

Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down

Violeta, an 18-month-old Mexican spider monkey, was poached and smuggled into California. Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are teaching her essential monkey behaviors.
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