A meme-style U.S. map compares states by legality, with yellow states labeled as places where you can legally own an otter and purple states where it is not legal. Text in the image: “Tired of the election map? The yellow states are the states where you can legally own an otter.” Legend: “Not legal” and “Legal” Bottom text: “By Todd R. Jones. Source: worldpopulationreview.com. A permit is required to own an otter. I haven’t verified the laws myself.”