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Environment / 12 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.
Environment / 31 weeks ago
Kingdoms of the king: Top 10 countries where lions still reign in the wild
Once reigning across vast landscapes of Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, wild lions have seen a devastating drop in population over the past century. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), in the early 20th century, over 200,000 lions roamed freely across these three continents.
