Ontons are experiential, agentive and relational entities that are the result of presencing processes. As part of these theoretical frameworks, I examine the “onton”, as introduced by Johannes Merz (2017b). Presencing builds on semiotics by explaining how people make meaning present through their engagement in and with the world around them, whilst ontological penumbras are the shadowy spaces of limbo that affect our whole being and that people need to negotiate as part of making sense of their engagement with the world. I then explore the theoretical ideas I use for my analysis, which include “presencing” and the “ontological penumbra” (J. ![]() I start with an historical review of totemism, the debates it generated and how these contributed to the recent ontological turn in anthropology. The RSPCA would encourage anyone thinking of getting an exotic pet to find out as much as possible about the animal's needs and whether they're the right pet for them.In this thesis I explore human-animal relations amongst the Bebelibe of the Commune of Cobly, in the northwest of the Republic of Benin, West Africa, with a focus on how they relate to their tikedimɔmɔnte (true totem(s), literally “interdict(s)-true”). This audacious glider has been moved to a specialist keeper in Cambridgeshire with experience of keeping these animals. The animal welfare charity believes that some species, like sugar gliders, are never suitable to be kept as pets, as it is not possible to meet their needs in a typical household environment. ![]() Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment.ĭon't skip a beat and sign up to The 12 newsletter here.Īccording to the RSPCA, the needs of exotic animals can be challenging to meet by members of the public because they are fundamentally linked to certain behaviours, diets or environmental conditions that can be difficult to replicate in a home. The MyLondon team tells London stories for Londoners. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. Rescuer Francesca said: “It's easy to see why people might be tempted to buy them as pets but we would urge them to reconsider these animals need very specialist care and we don't believe they are suitable as pets.”ĭo you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? The RSPCA have stressed that, although sugar gliders may be cute, they aren’t suitable as pets. “I put some messages through the letterboxes of my neighbours but wasn't able to find his owner so he could have come from further afield." I guess he's someone's pet and flew into my flat from theirs. John added: "I left the window open to the balcony so he must have come in from outside. Their name refers to their love of sugary foods and their ability to glide from tree to tree. Sugar gliders are small, nocturnal gliding possums, native to Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia. Inspector Francesca Tambini went to collect the little glider from John's home on Tuesday. John shut the uninvited possum into one of his rooms to keep him safe and contacted the RSPCA for help. ![]() READ MORE: First pictures released of London Zoo's new baby tiger and they are the cutest thing you'll see all week ![]() John with his possum pal (Image: John Zou)
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