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Illegal zoo with 150 exotic animals is uncovered

Illegal zoo in Nules, Spain housed 150 exotic animals from 56 species, trafficked and sold online; owners lacked permits and face prosecution.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Restaurant in China sparks concern after putting baby lion cuddles on menu

The restaurant Wanhui in Taiyuan offers a four-course menu for 1,192 yuan, including time with lion cubs and other exotic animals. Photos show customers cuddling with the cubs and providing guides for safety.

Food & drink

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fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

Woman who sold jaguar cub in Riverside faced 8 years in prison; she got probation and a fine

A dealer was sentenced to six months probation for illegally selling a jaguar cub and was fined $30,000.

fromLos Angeles Times

2 months ago

A baby tiger was reported on the side of a California highway. The CHP found something very different

A driver reported what appeared to be a baby tiger on Highway 166, but officers found a dead hawk instead, highlighting a curious case of mistaken identity.

California

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fromSFGATE

3 months ago

Calif. officials find baby monkey, 'tremendous' amount of meth in drug bust

A significant drug bust led to the discovery of exotic animals and methamphetamine in Northern California.

#wildlife-crime

fromeuronews

4 months ago

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Spanish police arrest Russian couple over Mallorca cat smuggling ring

Spanish police arrested a couple for selling exotic cats online, including protected species, highlighting wildlife crime and smuggling.

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

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Spanish police pounce on exotic cat smuggling ring DW 04/14/2025

Spanish Civil Guard arrested two Russian nationals for illegal sale of exotic felines, revealing a larger international wildlife trafficking operation.

fromeuronews

4 months ago