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What exotic pets are legal in Norway?
Travelling to Norway with exotic animals
| English name | Latin name | CITES permit |
|---|---|---|
| Spiny-tailed monitor | Varanus acanthurus | CITES permit required |
| Jewelled lizard | Lacerta lepida (Timon lepidus) | |
| Hermann’s tortoise | Testudo hermanni | CITES permit required |
| Red-footed tortoise | Chelonoidis carbonarius (Geochelone carbonaria) | CITES permit required |
Can you legally own a penguin?
Penguins are considered exotic animals. Now, that doesn’t necessarily make them illegal to own. Bearded dragons and hedgehogs are even considered to be exotic animals, but you can keep them without any permits or special paperwork. However, penguins are not one of these species.
Is it legal to own a duck in Norway?
Poultry, geese and ducks The production of goose and duck meat is minor in Norway. A general regulation covering the keeping of farm animals is under preparation and will include geese and ducks.
Do penguins like to be petted?
They are solid creatures and very soft to the touch. These were obviously birds that had been raised by humans and so were very comfortable around us. Disclaimer: I haven’t hugged a penguin. Petting a penguin was like petting a soft adorable pillow with cute cartoon eyes.
Do Norwegians like pets?
In Norway, this bond between humans and dogs is as strong as anywhere else in the world. You’ll often see a Norwegian with a dog, whether is a boisterous Norwegian Elkhound in one western Norway’s scenic fjord-side towns or a pampered chihuahua on the streets of Oslo. Norway loves dogs.
Is Snake illegal in Norway?
After being illegal for 40 years, state authorities announced on Thursday that reptiles including 19 types of snakes, lizards and turtles can now be held as pets in Norway. It’s estimated that as many as 100,000 reptiles can nonetheless be found in Norway after being smuggled over the border by reptile lovers.
Where can I play with penguins?
The Best Penguin Encounters
- The Detroit Zoo’s Polk Penguin Conservation Center.
- The National Aquarium Of New Zealand.
- Malott Family Penguin Encounter At The Chicago Zoo.
- Penguin Encounter Miami Seaquarium.
- If you were thinking more of traveling to a place to experience penguins up close in nature, here are a few ideas:
Is it legal to own a fox in Norway?
Are foxes legal ➝ YES (only non-native “exotic” species that are not endangered, native species such as the red, arctic and grey fox are illegal).
Is it illegal to touch a penguin?
You could easily become responsible for the death of a penguin chick or the destruction of an egg, if your too-close presence should distract a penguin parent. Even if a penguin comes extremely close to you, however, remember: you’re not allowed to touch or hold them.
What is the most common pet in Norway?
Cats
Cats seemed to be a very popular pet in Norway; the number increased in recent years and peaked in 2018 at 770 thousand animals.