Wildlife Law

science

A real animal skull is the bony structure that forms the head of a vertebrate, supporting the senses, protecting the brain, and anchoring muscles used for biting and chewing. In...

wildlife-legal

In most places, private otter ownership is illegal or strictly controlled, and with good reason: otters are semi-aquatic wild animals with complex needs for space, water quality...

wildlife-conservation

Otters are wild animals and not conventional pets. In most places, private ownership is illegal or heavily restricted, and where allowed it requires extensive licensing, species...

environment

The term giraffe killing refers to the deliberate killing of giraffes, usually for meat, trophies, or due to human–wildlife conflict. Because giraffe populations have declined...

Celebrity Profiles

Otters are wild animals, and in most regions it is illegal to own a pet otter without specific permits. Laws vary by country and state, with many places prohibiting private poss...

exotic-pets

In most places, it is illegal to keep a wild otter as a pet, and keeping any otter (even where legal) demands extreme commitment, specialized facilities, and expert care. Otters...

law

In short, Missouri does not allow private ownership of monkeys as typical pets. State law classifies many nonhuman primates as dangerous wild or exotic animals, and federal regu...

Outdoor Safety

Can you shoot a bear if it attacks you? In most jurisdictions, yes, you may use lethal force, including a firearm, when facing an imminent threat to life or serious injury from...