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Discover the world of mammals — warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young with milk, spanning from the tiniest shrews and bats to elephants, whales, and primates, across every habitat on Earth.
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If you own a ferret in Alabama — or are thinking about getting one — you are in one of the more straightforward states in the country when it comes to ferret law.
If you have ever watched a bobcat move through the woods and wondered what it would be like to keep one at home, you are not alone.
Florida is home to millions of animal lovers, and a growing number of residents are drawn to keeping pigs — especially miniature and potbellied breeds — as backyard companions.
If you are thinking about owning a ferret in Hawaii, the answer from state law is straightforward: you cannot.
Oregon is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife — from owls and woodpeckers to venomous animals that most people never expect to encounter.
Mississippi has a long tradition of deer hunting and wildlife management, and white-tailed deer are among the most beloved animals in the state.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can own a sugar glider in Kentucky, the short answer is yes — but the details matter more than the headline.
Tigers are among the most recognizable animals on the planet, and Louisiana’s long history with exotic wildlife has led many residents to wonder whether private tiger ownership is actually possible in the state.
Alaska is home to one of the largest wild wolf populations in the United States, and it’s natural to wonder whether living alongside these animals translates into any right to keep one.
If you’ve been drawn to the idea of keeping a skunk as a pet, you’re not alone — these animals are curious, playful, and surprisingly affectionate in captivity.
Chronic wasting disease arrived in North Carolina in March 2022, and the state has been racing to contain it ever since.
Delaware has some of the strictest pig ownership rules in the United States — and if you’re thinking about keeping a pig in your backyard, the legal landscape here is more complicated than in most other states.
Ear notching has been a cornerstone of swine identification on American farms for generations, and Kentucky producers still rely on it today — but knowing when it satisfies the law is a different matter from simply knowing how to cut the notches.
Tigers are among the most awe-inspiring animals on Earth, and it’s not hard to understand why some people are drawn to the idea of owning one.
Foxes are one of the most recognizable wild animals in New Hampshire, and it’s easy to understand why some people find them appealing as pets.
West Virginia is one of the most permissive states in the country when it comes to coyote hunting.
Pennsylvania is a state where farmland and suburban neighborhoods sit side by side, which makes the rules around backyard pigs more complicated than you might expect.
Arkansas sits in a legally interesting position when it comes to primate ownership.
Ferrets are legal to own in Massachusetts, but the state imposes some of the most detailed ownership rules in New England.
Raccoons are everywhere in Kansas, and their numbers have been climbing for decades.
