California forbids keeping 7 kinds of pets

According to the world daily of the United States, unless appropriate permission is obtained from the relevant units of the California government, California stipulates that some animals are not allowed to be pets, including common squirrels, raccoons, monkeys and other animals.

The main reason why the government stipulates that these animals cannot be used as pets is that if they are released, they may destroy the natural order of California's wild animals and threaten the survival space of other animals. Here are seven kinds of animals that are not allowed to be kept as pets by the California government.

Ferret is one of them. Although ferrets were domesticated about 2500 years ago, they are not allowed to be pets in California. California once launched a campaign to legalize ferrets as pets in California, but it ended in failure. Ferrets belong to the weasel family and can drill into the holes where rodents and rabbits like to live. If they are released into the wild, it may threaten the survival of other native animals in California.

Gerbils can't be kept as pets either. Gerbils are social and will appear depressed alone, so they often appear in pairs. The most common pet gerbil is Mongolian gerbil, also known as desert rat, which grows up in desert and semi-arid environment. The climate of California is very suitable for the growth of gerbils. If it enters the wild, it may breed too much and become a threat to the survival of other wild animals. Therefore, gerbils are not allowed to be pets.

Hedgehogs are also on the non pet list. Like other animals on the list, hedgehogs may become a problem if they enter the wild. People can see hedgehogs in the zoo. They often move at night. Their backs are covered with thorns to help protect the soft parts of their bodies. They have soft stomachs.

There is a common cute animal squirrel, which can not be kept as a pet in California. There are three main types of squirrels in California. Although they are cute when they run around and can be seen everywhere in Nanga parks and communities, the government does not allow them to be brought into the home as pets. There is an Eastern fox squirrel, which is considered a serious threat and can be killed without a license or hunting license.

Raccoons are also common animals in California. They are part of California's natural wildlife and are not allowed to be pets. Raccoons can eat a lot of food and attack birds and chickens. They often cause nuisance to residents and communities.

Monkeys cannot be kept as pets, and they may cause serious damage to other wild animals in California and their habitats. In addition, only certain kinds of rodents are allowed as pets in California, such as domestic hamsters, rats and mice, but Chipmunks are one of the pets that can not be kept.

The above seven prohibited animals cannot be kept as pets in California unless they have obtained special permits from relevant departments. For more information, visit the website of the California Department of fish and wildlife.