For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMALS. Cattle, horses, mules, sheep, goats, swine, ponies, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, guinea hens and all other animals and feather fowl except dogs and ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens, guinea hens and all other animals and feather fowl except dogs and cats, unless the pets are specifically included in particular sections hereof, and this definition shall extend to this subchapter only.
(`86 Code, § 8.29)
WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMAL. Any mammal, amphibian, reptile or bird which is of a species not usually domesticated, and of a species which, due to size, wild nature or other characteristic, is dangerous to humans. The term includes animals and birds the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as wolves, raptors and pheasants. By way of example and not of limitation, the term includes: eagles, ocelots, jaguars, cougars, weasels, ferrets, badgers, monkeys, chimpanzees, deer and bison. The term also includes: crossbreeds such as the cross between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves; poisonous snakes such as rattlesnakes, coral snakes, water moccasin, puff adder or cobra; and any other snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other characteristic is dangerous to human beings.
(Am. Ord. 860, passed 11-6-05)