For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any wild mammal, reptile, or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of a wild nature or disposition, and which because of its size, vicious nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property if it escaped from secure quarters. DANGEROUS ANIMAL also includes any domestic mammal, reptile, or fowl which because of its size or vicious propensity or other characteristic would constitute a danger to human life or property if it escaped from secure quarters.
(Prior Code, § 7-3-13)