Exotic and Exploited?
Limits to exotic pets in Wisconsin loom, but critics cite several loopholes
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Many fear proposed exemptions would limit the bill’s impact in a state where nearly any nonnative creature can be kept as a pet.
Exotic and Exploited?
Wisconsin one of five states where ‘dangerous’ exotic animals can be pets
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While the United Nations unanimously adopted its first resolution on July 30 to curb illegal wildlife trafficking, Wisconsin’s lax laws make the state a draw for animal smugglers, critics say. The “lion-like” creature on the loose that prompted a massive police search in and around Milwaukee raised questions about the wisdom of allowing dangerous exotic animals to be kept as pets.
Exotic and Exploited?
Enforcement of exotic animal laws handled by several agencies
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is the primary agency responsible for policing the exotic animal trade. But other state and federal agencies play a role.