Aug12,2025
In Arizona, it’s illegal to let a donkey sleep in your bathtub. This law came into existence after a donkey in a flooded home floated miles away, causing a rescue nightmare.
While it may seem like an old circus stunt, in Australia it’s illegal to challenge a kangaroo to a fight—protecting both humans and marsupials from injury.
In Alaska, it’s prohibited to take selfies with bears. Wildlife officials enacted this law to prevent dangerous encounters from social media stunts.
In some UK coastal towns, dressing a penguin in fancy clothes for entertainment is banned to protect the bird’s welfare.
Rome prohibits keeping goldfish in a bowl, claiming it’s cruel due to the lack of oxygen and limited swimming space.
In certain Florida cities, if you tie an elephant to a parking meter, you must pay for the meter—just like with a car.
Feeding pigeons in Venice is illegal to prevent damage to historical monuments from excessive droppings.