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Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]
As with exotic pets in general, laws about private zoos varies by country, state, county and/or territory. [6] A private zoo can range in size from a few acres to hundreds of acres and can have as many as a few to hundreds of exotic animals. [7] [8] Which people are allowed to view and/or interact with the animals depends on the owner.
The illegal pet trade hurts ecosystems. Exotic animals often escape from homes or are released by their owners. They become invasive species and affect animals native to Florida and their ecosystems.
In the US, skunks can legally be kept as pets in 17 states. [41] When a skunk is kept as a pet, its scent glands are often surgically removed. [41] A pet albino skunk on a walk. In the UK, skunks can be kept as pets, [42] but the Animal Welfare Act 2006 made it illegal to remove their scent glands. [43]
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The Tennessee Invasive Plant Council has identified the following invasive plants in Tennessee. The plants are all widely established across the state and have been reported in more than 10 counties.
Section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2132) was amended by changing exclusions specifically to birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus to use in research. Additionally, this law expanded the regulation of animal fighting, making it a misdemeanor to ship, exhibit, or sponsor birds for fighting purposes. Penalties under ...
Animal non-reproductive sexual behavior encompasses sexual activities that non-human animals participate in which do not lead to the reproduction of the species. Although procreation continues to be the primary explanation for sexual behavior in animals, recent observations on animal behavior have given alternative reasons for the engagement in sexual activities by animals. [1]