Is it illegal to kill an animal that's on the endangered species list?

Answer 1

If the animal is protected under an "endangered species program", and is posted with a status of "endangered" then yes, it is probably illegal to have one for a pet.
According to the US Fish and Wildlife Services, Endangered Species Act of 1973, or the US FWS-ESA, the taking, possession, or sale and transport of endangered species is prohibited. The act grants the government or it's representatives the power to charge civil and/or criminal penalties against those that violate the protection granted to the species listed. As well as, giving them permission to create rewards for anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest, and conviction of anyone in violation of the Act or the regulations posted under the Act.
Another protection afforded many "endangered" species is by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, or "CITES", and listing in the Appendices I, II and III. Appendix I is usually for the more highly endangered of the species listed by CITES, and prohibits any international trade in specimens of the species, only allowing import for scientific research or other approved purposes of a similar nature, with a permit, or certificate. The Appendix II is written for species that may not now be endangered, but are "threatened" without trade protection status. It includes "look alike species" along with other similar species, and their products. Permits and certificates are granted only when authorities are satisfied that conditions have been set in place and all other regulations met, to ensure the trade will not harm the overall survival of the animal.
The best thing to do if you are interested in an exotic animal, or one of an uncertain background, is to do the research, check all the lists, both international , and local for any information you can find concerning the species conservation status. Then check with your local vet, humane groups, and Wildlife officials. They will have more details, about any special permits, or breeding licenses that may be related to the specific species you are interested in, and know the details concerning your region and any regulations that might apply. For more details, please see the sites listed below.

Answer 2

It depends. Some animals are illegal to own as pets, such as exotic animals, and are therefore illegal to sell online. Also, in some states certain animals are illegal to own as pets, like ferrets are illegal to own in California.

If you're referring to cats and/or dogs, then no it is not illegal depending on a few things. A breeder would fall under the laws in his/her particular state that pertain to the breeding and sales of animals, and the purchaser would be in the jurisdiction of his/her state.

Answer 3

Yes it is illegal to kill an animal if it's on the endangered species list! If you are a wild life specialist and you have a permit to kill that animal, you probably could, only if the animal is a danger to human life or to put it out of misery.

Answer 4

yes it is it is also very WRONG☻

Answer 5

Yes, it is.