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The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (c. 38) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It was originally enacted to deal with the increasing fashion of people in the late-1960s and early-1970s keeping interesting pets which were often from the more dangerous species, as well as hybrids between wild and domestic species, such as wolfdogs and Bengal cats.
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The introduction of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 saw a number of big cats previously held as pets released into the wild, according to reports. It is suggested some were released into the ...
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These are generally believed to have been escaped or released exotic pets that had been held illegally, possibly released after the animals became too difficult to manage or after the introduction of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. [2]
Paul believes many of the big cats were pets dumped after the introduction of 1976's Dangerous Wild Animals Act. "People used to have them in their flats," he says.
The provisions of the act include: Prohibiting the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. Breaching this law was made an offence punishable with a fine. [3] Making provision for inspections of circuses to ensure compliance. [4] Amending Section 5(2) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 to make it apply only to Wales. [5]