Barney's $41,500 Net Worth: Cockatoo Fame Sparks Legal Battle
Barney the West Coast Cockatoo: A Feathered Frenzy in the Courtroom Barney, a West Coast Cockatoo, has become an unlikely internet sensation, amassing an estimated net worth of $41,500 from his popular YouTube channel. This financial success, however, has sparked a contentious legal battle over his ownership and raises significant ethical questions regarding profiting from an animal's online fame. The dispute highlights the lack of clear legal frameworks governing exotic pet ownership and the potential for exploitation in the digital age....