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| | Overview of Exotic Pets |
 | | Since much of the trade in exotic pets occurs on the fl market or over the Internet, it is difficult to determine exact statistics of such incidents. |
 | | Numerous stories of poorly nourished, poorly housed, and abused animals have taught that personal possession of exotic pets is not in the interest of the animals themselves. |
 | | Second, it discusses the characteristics of various legal responses to exotic pets by examining the jurisdictions that may pass such regulations (federal, state, and local), the types of regulatory schemes (bans, regulations, and permits), and the types of animals covered (tigers, bears, snakes, etc.). |
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