Can I have a pet lynx?

It's one of the most striking and beautiful species of the feline world, but does a lynx make a good pet? The shortest possible answer to this question is 'no.
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Are lynx allowed as pets?

Answer: Yes, they are legal in all 50 states. Question: Can you own a lynx in California? Answer: No exotic cats of any kind are legal except for certain domesticated hybrids.
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Can you buy lynx cats?

Ownership of big cats is highly regulated, and you will have to apply for several licenses for the right to keep a big cat such as a lynx in a private residence. If owning a lynx is legal where you live, get the paperwork started as quickly as possible, because processing the licenses can take months.
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Can you own a baby lynx?

Owning a lynx is illegal in many states. Legally owning an exotic big cat requires diligence and dedication to not only the lynx but all your neighbors. Keeping a big cat such as a lynx can be a highly rewarding experience provided it is legal in your state and the lynx has the proper habitat.
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What states are lynx legal?

4 states have no laws on keeping dangerous wild animals as pets: Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. 6 states do not ban or regulate keeping big cats as pets: Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Delaware, and Oklahoma.
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What is the largest cat you can legally own?

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat breed, with males growing to around 18 pounds.
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What is the safest big cat to own?

Cougar. Cougars are huge cats (75 to 200 pounds) and are also known as Mountain Lions and Pumas. They are the fourth largest cat. These cats are considered friendly with their owners and can be kept as pets.
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What is Floppa cat?

Big Floppa, or simply Floppa, is an internet meme based around a caracal cat named Gosha (Russian: Гоша) also referred to as Gregory.
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Are bobcats good pets?

Some people argue that bobcats can make great pets for the right home, but when it comes down to it, they are wild animals. Bobcats are not domestic cats and being kept as a domestic pet can create a stressful and downright dangerous environment.
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Can a bobcat mate with a regular cat?

Bobcats and domestic cats may mate with each other from time to time but they won't produce offspring. They simply differ too much genetically to reproduce. That being said, the two species are similar enough in both size and mating habits that it's likely they'll occasionally try to mate.
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Can bobcats and lynx breed?

Can a bobcat and lynx mate? The bobcat and Canadian lynx have been known to create hybridized offspring called a blynx or a lynxcat. This hybrid has a bobcat-like face and may or may not have distinctive spots. Whereas many hybrids are sterile, the blynx has been known to produce viable offspring on their own.
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What is the best exotic pet?

Best Exotic Small Pets You'll Want to Own
  • Fennec Fox. If you're looking for an unusual and exotic pet that is incredibly cute, you can't go wrong with the fennec fox. ...
  • Axolotl. This salamander has been rising in popularity. ...
  • Degu. ...
  • Cockroach. ...
  • Sugar Gliders. ...
  • Millipedes. ...
  • Hedgehogs. ...
  • Tarantulas.
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Is it legal to own a fox?

This means that, in the US, the answer to whether you can own a fox is more than likely “no.” Only 15 states allow private individuals to own foxes as pets. Even in the states where foxes are legal, not all species of fox will be permitted.
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Are Bobcats legal in UK?

What other exotic big cats are legal in the UK? According to The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, you are allowed to own wild animals in the UK, but you must obtain a licence for each animal you own, which is difficult to do for a regular cat owner. You need a licence to own any of the following cats: Bobcat.
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What is the most exotic cat?

Most exotic cat breeds in the world
  • 01/9Most exotic cat breeds in the world. You might call yourself a cat lover but do you know of the most popular and exotic cat breeds from around the world? ...
  • 02/9Egyptian Mau. ...
  • 03/9Cornish Rex. ...
  • 04/9Japanese Bobtail. ...
  • 05/9Somali. ...
  • 06/9Manx. ...
  • 07/9Havana Brown. ...
  • 08/9Bengal.
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Can cheetahs be pets?

In a nutshell: no, cheetahs don't make good pets at all and we do not endorse keeping them as such. Why? Because although they are generally considered more docile than other big cats, cheetahs are primarily wild animals.
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Can cougar be a pet?

A pet cougar can be tamed, but it can never be domesticated.

Though a privately owned cougar will eventually grow accustomed to its owners, it can never be domesticated like a dog or a cat. The best you can hope for is a docile — and sometimes playful — pet that won't crush you to death with its powerful jaw.
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What kind of cat is Garfield?

However, if we wanted to narrow it down, based on his personality, facial features, and striped ginger fur, Garfield is possibly an orange tabby Persian cat or Exotic Shorthair cat (which is the Persian cat's shorthaired cousin).
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Can you own a jungle cat?

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.
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Which is bigger bobcat or lynx?

Canadian lynxes tend to be larger than bobcats. Bobcats are generally 1.5 to 2 feet tall and weigh between 13 and 33 pounds (males tend to be bigger than females). On the other hand, lynx are, on average, 2 feet tall and weigh 18 to 60 pounds.
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