Many Animals Banned In Parts Of New York State

Parts of New York State ban certain animals, while lawmakers want a statewide ban.

Last week, Peanut the Squirrel's death has received national attention.

Peanut the Squirrel Euthanized In New York State

The squirrel and a raccoon were seized from their home in New York State and later euthanized to be tested for rabies, according to the DEC.

Illegal Pets To Own In New York State

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Squirrels and raccoons are two animals that are illegal to own as pets in New York State. See the full list below

Illegal Pets To Own In New York State

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New York City Bans Wild Animals In Circus

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In 2017, New York City banned the use of wild and exotic animals in circuses.

"It's official. Wild and exotic animals will be banned from circuses in New York City," current New York City Mayor Eric Adams wrote on Facebook when the law was signed.

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The law prohibits all traveling circuses from bringing wild animals into New York City. Animal advocates praised the law.

"New York City has told the world that wild animals don’t exist for our entertainment," PETA stated. "This outstanding victory will have a ripple effect around the world, confirming that animals in circuses are not willing performers. Thank you, New York City!"

Elephants Banned In New York State

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In 2017, New York State passed the Elephant Protection Act. The bill prohibits the use of elephants in entertainment acts in New York State.

New York Bill Wants To Ban Animals

A bill is being considered in the New York Legislature that would ban more wild animals in circuses or traveling animal acts in New York.

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Massachusetts just passed a law that bans traveling acts like circuses from using elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals in its shows.

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Similar bans are in place in California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, and New Jersey.

Illegally Imported Meat Products Found In New York

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products across New York.

These meats were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country.

The following products are subject to the public health alert:

150-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

175-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

260-g. can of "Argentina BRAND CORNED BEEF."

150-g. can of "PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF."

210-g. can of "PUREFOODS CORNED BEEF."

150-g. can of "CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF."

190-g. can of "CHUNKEE CORNED BEEF."

7.43-oz. jar of "Lady's Choice Chicken Spread."

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Pets Banned in Each State

LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state

Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.

Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.

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