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Texas' Booming Exotic Animal Trade Has Grim Consequencesnew
With little regulation, animal experts say tigers are increasingly being bred in the state, and that shelters and zoos are running out of resources to care for abandoned animals.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa del Bosque |
09-10-2008 |
Animal Issues
Recent Tiger Attacks Have Some in Missouri Calling for Tougher Exotic Animal Lawsnew
Missouri is one of 23 states that permit individuals to keep tigers and other big cats as pets. State law says only that owners must register their animals with a local law enforcement agency and that failure to do so is a misdemeanor.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
08-22-2008 |
Animal Issues
