An animal is a "protected animal" for the purposes of this Act if—
it is of a kind which is commonly domesticated in the British Islands,
it is under the control of man whether on a permanent or temporary basis, or
it is not living in a wild state.
Section 2: "Protected animal"
Animal Welfare Act 2006 · 2006 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk
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