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Can you have a pet tuatara?

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Yes; In Brazil villagers often keep tame tapirs. But they are large, and although usually docile when accustomed to people from a young age can have aggressive outbursts. Also they are large and strong animals. Some countries may have laws against the keeping of wild animals like this as pets. But it is certainly not impossible.

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Yes, tapirs can be pets, but keeping them in the US is banned. In Brazil, having a tapir is normal.

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Can you have a pet tuatara and why?

No. Tuatara are protected animals, and may not be kept as pets.


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