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U.S. federal laws impose fines and criminal penalties for touching or harassing protected wildlife, underscoring legal protections for marine mammals, birds, and endangered species. The Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act define offenses involving manatees, dolphins, porpoises, sea otters, sea turtles, gray wolves, and grizzly bears. Penalties cited include fines from $500 to $100,000 and possible jail time for actions such as approaching whales, disturbing seals and sea lions, or possessing bald eagle feathers. Additional protections cover golden eagles, Florida panthers, alligator snapping turtles, and over 1,000 bird species. The segment also notes federal controls on Burmese pythons and varying state handling rules. Scope is limited to penalties and prohibitions referenced in the video.

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00:0015 U.S. Animals You're Legally Forbidden to Touch
00:031. Manatees
00:06Manatees are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
00:11Touching, chasing, or approaching them can trigger fines from $500,000 to $50,000 and possible jail time.
00:192. Sea Turtles
00:21Sea Turtles are protected by the Endangered Species Act.
00:25Touching, harassing, or interfering with nests can result in fines up to $25,000 and one-year imprisonment.
00:323. Dolphins
00:34Dolphins are protected marine mammals.
00:38Feeding, touching, or swimming too close counts as harassment and can lead to fines up to $12,000 and criminal penalties.
00:454. Seals and Sea Lions
00:48Seals and Sea Lions are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
00:52Approaching, touching, or disturbing them can result in fines starting at $500.
00:595. Sea Otters
01:01Sea Otters are strictly protected.
01:05Touching, feeding, or pursuing them violates federal law with fines starting at $500 and increasing for repeat offenses.
01:136. Whales
01:14Whales are protected under multiple federal laws.
01:18Approaching too closely or disturbing them can lead to penalties ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
01:267. Bald Eagles
01:27Bald eagles are protected under federal law.
01:31Touching, disturbing, or possessing even a shed feather can result in fines from $5,000 to $100,000.
01:398. Golden Eagles
01:41Golden eagles receive the same protection as bald eagles.
01:45Touching, or possessing feathers or parts can trigger fines up to $10,000 and prison time.
01:519. Gray Wolves
01:53Gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
01:58Harassing, approaching, or capturing them can result in fines up to $50,000 and jail time.
02:0410. Grizzly Bears
02:06Grizzly Bears are federally protected.
02:10Touching, pursuing, or intentionally approaching them can lead to penalties of up to $50,000 and one year in prison.
02:1711. Florida Panthers
02:19Florida Panthers are critically protected.
02:23Any touching or harassment can result in fines of up to $50,000 and up to one year in prison.
02:3112. Alligator Snapping Turtles
02:33Alligator Snapping Turtles are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
02:38Harassing or capturing them can result in fines up to $50,000 and jail time.
02:4413. Burmese Pythons
02:46Burmese Pythons are invasive but federally regulated.
02:51Importation and interstate trade are illegal while handling rules vary by state, especially Florida.
02:5614. Migratory Birds
02:59Over 1,000 bird species are protected.
03:03Touching, possessing, or collecting feathers or parts can lead to fines up to $15,000 or felony charges.
03:1115. Other Marine Mammals
03:13Porpoises, seals, sea lions, and dolphins are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
03:20Harassment or close interaction can trigger fines or jail.
03:2315. The Marine Mammals
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03:45Part 3
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