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A listing of the animals not endorsed as being kept as pets.
www.petstation.com
Parrot Association Of Canada: Legislation
Restrictive pet and exotic animal legislation in Canada. Articles and laws.
www.parrotscanada.org
The Austin Zoo's advice about exotic pets and the common problems pet owners have with them.
www.austinlostpets.com
A mailing list for the discussion of laws, regulations, and other issues related to the keeping of exotic animals.
www.catbox.com
Environmental Health Journal: Wild Thing
An article by Nick Warburton about the growing popularity of exotic pets in Britain and the increased number of those that are abandoned and found neglected in pet shops.
www.ehj-online.com
Asia Times: Japan's Illegal Immigrants, of the Furred Variety
An article about the growing market for exotic pets in Japan and enactment of stricter laws on animal ownership and the pet industry.
www.atimes.com
Zoocheck Canada: Critics Growl Over Keeping of Exotic Pets
Problems and proposed solutions regarding exotic pet ownership in Ontario.
www.zoocheck.com
Dedicated to making domestic skunks legal in the United States.
www.domesticskunks.com
National Alternative Pet Association
Exotic and alternative pet information resource on exotic pet legislation, rescue groups, breeders, and adoption.
www.altpet.net
The International Hedgehog Club
An international non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment and care of the domestic African hedgehog worldwide.
hedgehogclub.com
Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Pet Store Sweep
Twenty-four pet stores charged with selling or offering native and/or endangered reptiles and amphibians for sale
dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us
Phoenix Exotic Wildlife Association
Dedicated to legal and ethical ownership of exotic animals by private persons, with an emphasis on education and safety. Mailing list for ongoing discussion.
www.phoenixexotics.org
Animal Environmental Enrichment
Boredom is a very common problem in wild animals kept in captivity. Article gives humane methods of relieving boredom in these animals as well as procedures to comply with U.S. Federal requirements.
www.2ndchance.info
Big Cat Rescue Supports Legislation
Proposed and passed US legislation and enforcement of laws to stop the big cat and dangerous animal pet trade and regulate exotic animals.
www.bigcatrescue.org