Big Cat Law refers to the set of legal rules and regulations surrounding the ownership, breeding, sale, and welfare of big cats (such as lions, tigers, leopards, and other large feline species) as pets or in captivity. Due to the dangers they pose to public safety, their conservation status, and animal welfare concerns, big cats are subject to specific laws at both the federal and state levels in the United States and in many other countries. Below is a breakdown of the legal landscape and issues associated with big cat ownership.
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