Wildlife Regulations and the Georgia Teacher Animals in the
Classroom The use of animals in the classroom, either alive or
preserved, gives the Georgia educator exciting opportunities to
teach. However, many laws and regulations must be observed. The
various rules concern: Familiarity with a few basic legal
definitions is crucial to a thorough understanding of wildlife
laws. Here are some basic definitions. Wildlife - refers to
those species of animals (mammals, birds, fish, amphibians,
reptiles, crustaceans, and mollusks) indigenous to Georgia. Wild
Animal - means any animal not indigenous to (exotics) Georgia
and not normally a domesticated species. This group would
include practically all exotic animals. Domesticated Species -
are those animals that have tradition ally lived in a state of
dependence on and under the dominion and control of mankind and
have been kept as tame pets or livestock. These may be possessed
without permits. Though this information is not an in-depth
coverage of the laws and regulat