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Over the last ten years, the majority of Gulf states have enacted stringent legislation prohibiting the possession of unusual, dangerous, or wild animals, with the exception of licensed zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, and breeding or research facilities.Violations of the UAE’s exotic pet regulations carry harsh penalties.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the coronavirus outbreak centered around the Huanan Seafood Market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where wild animals were kept in close proximity ready for sale