can we adopt and domesticaste wild animals like tiger,gorilla......etc?

Answer 1

If you mean "can they ever become completely tame" ?
Then no.

These are wild animals, and might behave tame, but they always have a risk. Also, you name the Tiger and Gorilla - these are very strong animals too.

As to the legal aspect - check your local law - it varies from country to country.

Answer 2

Hi there,

The thought of owning a tiger or a gorilla is an exciting one for sure. But when you actually think about the nuts and bolts of the animal husbandry for these animals, is it such a good idea?

Something like a tiger, when small will be cute, and probably handleable. Once it grows up, it will however become a very large animal indeed, it will need a lot of space, a proper diet of raw meats and supplements, specialist veterinary attention and of course stimulation to keep it mental and psychologically happy and healthy.

In the wild a tiger would learn manners from it's mother and would develop tiger skills from it's litter mates. Are you able to train a tiger to behave in an acceptable manner, and consistently reinforce the correct behaviour so you don't end up with an animal that you can't handle in later life.

Similarly for a gorilla, there are a whole host of specialist needs for this kind of animal. (Just think about how much a gorilla would eat in one day!) As a great ape, gorillas are a social animal and need constant companionship, unless you stay at home and are willing to SACRIFICE your life to spend it with a gorilla is it really fair to keep this kind of animal in a captive environment alone?

Gorillas are remarkably intelligent animals, capable of reasoning and forethought. Zoos employ people solely to take care of the environmental enrichment needs of primates, creating toys and activities to occupy their minds. Do you really have enough time on your hands to provide this to a gorilla?

I think it's wonderful that you are interested in tiger and gorillas, but I wouldn't recommend ANYONE owning one as a pet. It's just NOT FAIR on the animal.

However, WILD TIGERS and WILD GORILLAS need your help. Have you ever thought of animal sponsorship through a local zoo? Check out a wildlife organizations website for details of how you can donate to conservation happening in the wild right now.

There is an organization called 21st Century Tiger which you can find on the web which does great work with tigers in the wild. A Google search on gorilla conservation will bring up a huge host of results as well.

You could even find out about becoming actively involved and a volunteer for a conservation society. You might even be able to help with research in the wild and come face to face with these species in the wild.

It's great that people feel such a bond with these animals, and it's people like you that can make a difference to them in the wild, where they belong.

Best wishes,
Heidi.

Answer 3

if you can domesticate a lion or tiger then why are they called wild.as good as your intentions are will you like it if you were left in the middle of the Sahara do you think the very same lion or tiger would adopt you.the fact these wild creatures and it is best that we let them grow up in their respective locality.a tiger or lion need their space and the same goes for apes.they constantly need to be on the move and they need to use their senses or else they will be dumb.they need to hunt for their own food and they should.so if you want to domesticate an animal try a dog or a cat or if you want a bigger animal - horses,cows,goats.

Answer 4

Domestication is a slow process involving breeding to select for certain traits, eventually producing animals that can live easily with humans. This takes several generations, and not all species can be domesticated. I don't know about tigers, but gorillas would be hard to breed in captivity (think about how hard it was to find Koko a suitable mate).

Answer 5

No they will never be domesticated, and would take several human generations to try to make them domesticated. And unless you are a zoo, I doubt you could legally adopt a wild anomal like a tiger or gorilla. Even if you could, they are very dangerously strong and unpredictable (both of them) and you would likely end up dead.

Answer 6

I've adopted a stray but not a wild animal. However, I did find an injured hawk, was able to safely (for both of us) get it in a carrier and took it to a local vet who works with wildlife rescue for medical treatment. Wild animals do not make good pets, need special care beyond what the average critter lover is capable of giving and would be totally miserable in our world. Take any injured wild animal if it can be handled safely to the nearest wildlife rescue center. You can find them by doing a web search in your area. As for my stray, he was a young male cat abandoned by his owners. He followed my son home one evening about 2 years ago and he was a mess! Skinny, had an eye infection and was full of worms. I wormed him several times, fed him outside and treated the eye infection. Unable to find a home for him, we decided what the heck, what's one more! We already had 3 indoor cats. So we took him to the vet, had him tested for feline diseases, none found, had him neutered and he's now a member of the family.

Answer 7

It depends on where you live. Most countries, states, and some local governments set regulations as to what types of animals one may keep as pets.

Answer 8

it dipends on you.but they wil never avoid there original behavior.tiger is a animal loves to hunt and as they start getting grow they will try to hunt.so better think about it

Answer 9

Animals that live under human care are in captivity. Captivity can be used as a generalizing term to describe the keeping of either domesticated animals (livestock and pets) or wild animals. This may include for example farms, private homes and zoos. Keeping animals in human captivity and under human care can thus be distinguished between three primary categories according to the particular motives, objectives and conditions.

Categories

[edit] Animal Husbandry

Keeping and breeding livestock domesticated for economic reasons in farms, stud farms and similar establishments.

[edit] Pet Keeping

Keeping pets domesticated for personal reasons mostly at private homes.

[edit] Wild Animal Keeping

Keeping wild, non-domesticated animals in menageries, zoos, aquaria, marine mammal parks or dolphinariums and similar establishments for various reasons:

* prestige (illustration of wealth and power)
* entertainment and amusement
* science
* education
* conservation biology

Dogs and other pets are kept for personal companionship and outdoor activities
Dogs and other pets are kept for personal companionship and outdoor activities

[edit] History of Keeping Animals in Captivity

The domestication of animals is the oldest documented keeping of animals in captivity. The result was habituation of wild animal species to survive in the company of, or by the labor of, human beings. Domesticated species are those whose behaviour, life cycle, or physiology has been altered as a result of their breeding and living conditions under human control for multiple generations. Probably the earliest known domestic animal has been the dog, likely as early as 15000 BC among hunter-gatherers in several locations.

Throughout history not only domestic animals as pets and livestock were kept in captivity and under human care, but also wild animals. Some were failed domestication attempts. Also, in past times, primarily wealthy men, aristocrats and kings collected wild animals for various reasons. Contrary to domestication, the ferociousness and natural behaviour of the wild animals were preserved and exhibited. Today's zoos claim other reasons for keeping animals under human care: conservation, education and science.
A critically endangered Mexican Gray Wolf is kept in captivity for breeding purposes.
A critically endangered Mexican Gray Wolf is kept in captivity for breeding purposes.

[edit] Behavior of animals in captivity

Captive animals, especially those which are not domesticated, sometimes develop repetitive, apparently purposeless motor behaviors called stereotypical behaviors. These behaviors are thought to be caused by the animals' abnormal environment. Many who keep animals in captivity, especially in zoos and related institutions and in research institutions, attempt to prevent or decrease stereotypical behavior by introducing novel stimuli, known as environmental enrichment.

Answer 10

it is better not to house arrest any pet or living beings including animals