An exotic animal is defined as which of the following?

An exotic animal is defined as which of the following?

• A. Native species
• B. Domestic dog
• C. Farm animal
• D. Non-traditional pet species

Answer: (D)

Exotic animals are non-traditional pet species—animals kept as pets that aren’t native domestic species or common farm stock. They’re typically kept for interest or display and include reptiles, birds, and other species not usually raised for agriculture or as standard household pets. Native species aren’t exotic because they’re part of the local ecosystem. A domestic dog is a traditional companion animal, not exotic. A farm animal is raised for production, not as a non-traditional pet. So the best definition is non-traditional pet species.

Exotic animals are non-traditional pet species—animals kept as pets that aren’t native domestic species or common farm stock. They’re typically kept for interest or display and include reptiles, birds, and other species not usually raised for agriculture or as standard household pets. Native species aren’t exotic because they’re part of the local ecosystem. A domestic dog is a traditional companion animal, not exotic. A farm animal is raised for production, not as a non-traditional pet. So the best definition is non-traditional pet species.