Georgia's exotic animal laws say no-no to rhinos as pets

• The incident — no one was harmed — became an early contender for 2023's most "WTF, ATL?" stories.
• But it also got us wondering: What members of the animal kingdom are off-limits in Georgia when it comes to forever friends?

Details: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources keeps an extensive list of leave-them-alone animals.

• Nearly every kind of native animal you find in the wild is a no-go. That applies to black bears, bobcats, sea turtles and the one-toed Amphiuma, that ole rascal.
• For non-native or exotic species, politely decline offers to bring home freshwater stingrays, warthogs and manatees.

There are many, many more.

Flashback: State wildlife officials expanded Georgia's list in November for the first time since the mid-1990s and added requirements for owners of non-domestic cats to carry liability insurance.

Of note: People are allowed to own some of these animals — but not as pets — with a license or permit or if they're tagged and registered with the state.

• Check the rules or call DNR.