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Maps / 6 weeks ago
Abortions laws around the world
Across the globe, the ability to end a pregnancy still depends largely on where you live. The map above captures the patchwork of how some countries allow abortion on request (often with gestational limits), others restrict it to narrow grounds such as risk to the patient’s life or health, rape, or fetal impairment, and a few still prohibit it entirely. The World Health Organisation estimates that about 73 million abortions occur each year, where laws are restrictive, unsafe procedures rise and account for an estimated 4.7–13% of maternal deaths, while deaths from safe, regulated abortion are exceedingly rare.
Environment / 13 weeks ago
Owning a Kangaroo in the US: Where it’s legal and where it’s not
Thinking of keeping a kangaroo as a pet? In the United States, it largely depends on where you live. A new map shows that in most states, owning a kangaroo is illegal, although a handful allow it either with or without special permits. According to The World in Maps and state wildlife regulations, only a few states permit the ownership of kangaroos without a permit. These include Wisconsin, West Virginia, and South Carolina. In these states, exotic animal restrictions are looser, though owners must still comply with animal welfare laws.
