Fennec Fox: While the fennec fox is small and has a dog-like appearance, it is illegal to keep as a pet in many states due to its wild nature and specialized care requirements.
Hedgehog: Despite their popularity as pets in some areas, hedgehogs are illegal in states like California, Georgia, and Hawaii.
Sugar Glider: Sugar gliders are small, nocturnal marsupials that are illegal in some states, including California, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Monkeys and Other Primates: Primates, including monkeys, are illegal to own as pets in several states, including California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Big Cats (Lions, Tigers, etc.): Owning big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards is illegal in most states due to the danger they pose to public safety.
Wolf-Dog Hybrids: Wolf-dog hybrids, which are part wolf and part domestic dog, are banned in states like Michigan, California, and Alaska due to their unpredictable behavior
Venomous Snakes: Keeping venomous snakes, such as cobras and vipers, as pets is illegal in many states, including California and Florida.
Ferrets: Ferrets are illegal in some states, including California and Hawaii, due to concerns about them becoming invasive species if they escape or are released into the wild.