Your eligibility and the availability of short-term (temporary) disability will depend on where you live. Only a few states offer a short-term disability program. Social Security does not provide for short-term disability, through either its SSI or SSDI programs.
When some hear âexoticâ they think wild and dangerous. Exotic actually refers to a species that is not native or indigenous to the ownerâs location. There are many sites available to check your state laws regarding private ownership of exotic animals. Almost all animals are legal in the United States, however due to injuries, danger of extinction, escapes, and health concerns, each state has its own laws in regards to which exotic animals you can own.
CNBC takes you inside a multibillion-dollar black market where rare, exotic animals are bought and sold like commodities and profit outwieghs risk in the underground wildlife trade. Exotic animals are at the center of a multibillion-dollar business, where even legitimate sales can lead to tragic consequences.