The purpose of this proposed rule is to create a mammal chapter similar to existing chapters for birds (68A-16, F.A.C), reptiles (68A-25, F.A.C), and amphibians (68A-26, F.A.C.). The species included in this rule are included to continue to limit take to prevent the need to be listed as an endangered or threatened species in the future or to reduce the risk that they will be taken, possessed, bred, or sold as part of the pet trade. The effect of this rule is to be more specific than language provided in 68A-4.001, F.A.C about which mammal species may not be taken, bought, sold, or possessed as pets and to provide clarity to law enforcement and the public about non-game mammal regulations.