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Animal Law
Pets, wildlife, and the legal rules that protect animals.
Animal LawIs It Legal to Own a Lynx? Pet Lynx Laws in the US, Canada, UK and Australia
Owning a pet lynx is banned in many US states, needs a licence in others, and is effectively prohibited in Canada's provinces, Australia and much of the UK. Here's how the laws work.
Animal LawIs It Legal to Own a Peacock? Rules in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia
Peacocks (peafowl) are legal to own in most rural areas of the US, Canada, the UK and Australia, but city zoning, livestock bylaws and noise rules often ban them. Here's how to check.
Animal LawWhere Is It Legal to Own a Monkey? Country-by-Country Guide (2026)
Which countries and states allow pet monkeys in 2026? A country-by-country table for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the EU and more, with the laws behind each answer.