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Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!” It’s probably more like, “Is that even legal?” or “Who thought that was a good idea?

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, comprehensive list of approved pets, the state regulates wild and exotic animals ...