Is It Legal to Own a Lion in Illinois? What State and Federal Law Say
If you have ever wondered whether you could keep a lion as a pet in Illinois, the answer is clear and unambiguous: you cannot.
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If you have ever wondered whether you could keep a lion as a pet in Illinois, the answer is clear and unambiguous: you cannot.
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