Can you own an ocelot in Wisconsin?

While there are no laws to regulate private ownership of exotic pets in Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues permits to people who sell, handle or exhibit warm-blooded animals or use them in research.

Are pet monkeys legal in Wisconsin?

Owning a monkey, or almost any other nonnative animal species, is currently legal in Wisconsin. It is among five states — Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina and South Carolina are the others — that have no bans on owning “dangerous” exotic animals.

Is it legal to have an ocelot as a pet?

California: All exotic pets are banned. However, hybrids are allowed since they are considered domestic animals under California law. Delaware: A permit is required for wild cats, including hybrids. Mississippi: The state allows the ownership of small cats like ocelots and servals.

What exotic pets are legal in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is one of just five U.S. states that allow residents to own almost any type of exotic animal as a pet, including sloths. White-faced capuchin monkeys are among several primate species allowed to be kept as pets in Wisconsin.

Are there any ocelots left in the wild?

The number of ocelots in the wild has dropped far enough that they are classified as animals which are likely to go extinct in the next few generations unless they receive help from mankind. Ocelots can live in a variety of habitats, from arid deserts to lush groves and forests.

What kind of coat does an ocelot have?

In fact, the exact hue of an ocelot’s coat will depend on his or her natural habitat. Ocelots that live in arid climates will have a lighter coat than those native to heavily forested areas, because it helps them blend in better.

Is it OK to have an ocelot with a kitten?

Males tend to become stand-offish and less affectionate once a pairing is established. While hand-raised ocelots may allow people to visit infant kittens while nursing, those which were not hand-raised are usually quite defensive about their young. Few kittens are cuter than an ocelot baby.

What’s the relationship between an ocelot and its owner?

The general ocelot population has also been depleted by trapping them for the pet trade. The relationship of an ocelot to its owner can often be categorized as the cat owning the person. Ownership of an ocelot puts limitation on the owner’s life that a regular domestic pet does not, and a commitment to such a cat cannot be made lightly.