Mammalian wildlife; separation and hybridization prohibited, exceptions.

Department of Wildlife Resources; premature separation and hybridization of mammalian wildlife prohibited; exceptions. Makes it unlawful to prematurely separate any mammalian wildlife offspring born in captivity from the mother prior to the offspring turning four months of age, except that wildlife offspring may be prematurely separated if a medical necessity exists pursuant to a written order from a veterinarian with appropriate species-specific experience and expertise licensed to practice in …

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  Prohibits the premature separation of mammalian wildlife offspring from their mothers, ensuring a minimum period of maternal care.

  “Makes it unlawful to prematurely separate any mammalian wildlife offspring born in captivity from the mother prior to the offspring turning four months of age”· Department of Wildlife Resources; premature separation and hybridization of mammalian wildlife prohibited; exceptions.