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science1 day ago

Wolf-Dogs in the UK: Legal Hurdles and Welfare Risks

Three Preston dogs were confirmed as wolf-dogs (about 49% grey wolf and 51% Czechoslovakian wolfdog) and are now at Wolves of Wiltshire; UK ownership hinges on generation distance from a wolf, with first/second generations requiring a license and many breeders controversial. Wolf-dogs are challenging, needing space, experienced handlers, and wolf-like instincts, making them unsuitable as pets, unlike domestic dogs which descended from an extinct wolf lineage.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#dogs#exotic-animals#science
wildlife1 year ago

Alaskan Kodiak Bear Cubs Found Roaming in Florida

Two Kodiak bear cubs were found in a rural area of the Florida Panhandle, far from their native home in Alaska. The cubs, which can grow up to 1,500 pounds, were discovered playfully interacting with authorities and residents. It was later determined that they had escaped from an enclosure at a residence where a "self-proclaimed bear trainer" lives. Florida typically only has native black bears, and keeping wild animals is illegal in most cases. The National Park Service provides tips for bear encounters, emphasizing the importance of remaining calm and avoiding sudden movements.

via USA TODAY|
#bear-encounters#exotic-animals#florida
world2 years ago

Mexican authorities confiscate 15 big cats in cartel-controlled region.

Mexican authorities seized a large collection of exotic animals, including 10 tigers, 6 jaguars, 5 lions, and other species in a cartel-dominated town in the western state of Jalisco. The animals were found in pens, stalls, and cages over a wide area and were presumed to have been held illegally. The township of La Barca, Jalisco, has been the scene of mass graves and cartel executions in the past. Mexican narcos' fascination with exotic animals has long been known, and in most cases, seized animals are taken to private or public zoos or reserves where they can receive the proper attention.

via CBS News|
#animal-cruelty#cartel#exotic-animals
crime2 years ago

Mexican authorities confiscate 15 big cats in cartel-controlled region.

Mexican authorities seized a large collection of exotic animals, including 10 tigers, 5 lions, and other species, in a town dominated by a cartel. The animals were found in pens, stalls, and cages on a property in La Barca, Jalisco, which has been the scene of mass graves and cartel executions in the past. It is not clear why the animals were being kept, but they were seized and presumed to have been held illegally. The seizure came just a week after U.S. prosecutors revealed that a boss of the Sinaloa cartel fed his enemies, alive and dead, to tigers he kept.

via ABC News|
#cartel#crime#exotic-animals
animal-welfare2 years ago

8-foot alligator rescued from Philly basement finds new home in Florida.

An 8-foot-long alligator named "Big Mack" was rescued from a confined basement in Philadelphia after 12 years and is now enjoying his first swim in years before being moved to an alligator sanctuary in Florida. The gator had been raised in a padlocked pen since 2012 and weighed 127 pounds. "Big Mack" is currently in a holding facility as he prepares for his final move to his forever home.

via FOX 29 Philadelphia|
#alligator#animal-rescue#animal-sanctuary
crime2 years ago

Tiger stolen from home in northern Mexico still missing, police search continues.

Police in the northern Mexican state of Sonora are searching for a 5-year-old Bengal tiger named Baluma, which was stolen from a home in the state capital, Hermosillo. The owners had the proper paperwork to keep the animal, and prosecutors have distributed photos of the tiger in hopes that residents will report any sightings. Mexico has a history of people keeping large cats as pets, which sometimes end up in the hands of drug traffickers or wandering loose.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#bengal-tiger#crime#exotic-animals