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Is it legal to own otters as pets in Georgia?

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In the united states, it is illegal to own any animal that is indigenous to the US as a pet. That means you cannot own any animal that is naturally found in the wild in the US, as a pet. There are, of course, exceptions in many cases, but that is the rule of thumb. And note I said Naturally found in the wild. read more

The key words in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources list of prohibited species are "not normally domesticated in Georgia." Basically, if the animal is wild, it can't be a pet. The list includes rodents such as the capybara or prairie dog, any type of primate, raptors, dolphins and whales, foxes, bears, wallabies and kangaroos, and many more. read more

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