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Show Notes
Sara and Casey discuss some of the laws governing ownership and care of exotic cats in the United States, including the new Big Cat Public Safety Act. They explore what this new law means for the welfare of big cats currently in human care, as well as the future of exotic cat ownership.
Resources for this episode:
Congress.gov: Big Cat Public Safety Act Bill Text
WWF: In a Win for Wild Tigers, the US Senate Passes Major Legislation Against Wildlife Crime
The Regulatory Review: Regulating Tiger Kings
MSU Animal Legal & Historical Center: Detailed Discussion of Exotic Pet Laws
US Fish & Wildlife Service: Captive Wildlife Safety Act
Animal Welfare Institute: Big Cat Public Safety Act
MSU Animal Legal & Historical Center: Map of Private Exotic Pet Ownership Laws