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Tennessee pet raccoon bill heads to vote, but experts warn wild pets aren't for everyone

A new bill in Tennessee could make it easier for people to legally own a raccoon, but wildlife officials are warning that ...

15 Animals You Can Technically Keep as Pets in the U.S. (But Probably Shouldn't)

If I were to keep a rare pet, it’d definitely be a fox, particularly for their bushy tails and mesmerizing eyes. Some people ...

Thinking about a pet monkey in Vermont? State law says no

Maybe you've seen the "Friends" episode where Ross adopts a pet monkey named Marcel – only to eventually give him to a zoo ...
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Rising demand in vietnam for wild animals as pets, online monitoring shows

Hanoi) A comprehensive study by TRAFFIC uncovered 35,100 social media discussions concerning wild animals as pets across ...
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Thinking about a pet monkey in New Hampshire? State law says no

No, it is not legal to have a pet monkey in New Hampshire, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. Primates, including ...

Thinking about a pet monkey in Rhode Island? State law says no

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Rhode Island, but you can have a domestic water buffalo.
Norwich Bulletin

Thinking about a pet monkey in Connecticut? State law says no – usually

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Connecticut unless you got one before Oct. 1, 2010, according to state law.
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Thinking about a pet monkey in Massachusetts? State law says no

You're not allowed to have a pet monkey in Massachusetts, but you can have a domestic water buffalo.