February 3, 2017 Columbus, OH Kulinda Kifaru, a 28-year-old female black rhino, was euthanized after being in declining health for over a year. The rhino was previously diagnosed with iron overload syndrome, which results in progressive liver failure. Other
February 3, 2017 O'Fallon, IL An 18-inch baby Colombian red-tailed boa constrictor was stolen from the Tye-Dyed Iguana pet store by two men. The snake was recovered by police a week later. Reptiles
February 2, 2017 Baltimore, MD Ayanna, a 21-year-old Plains zebra, was euthanized after several weeks of declining health. Other
February 1, 2017 Washington, DC Squeegee, a 31-year-old male harbor seal, died following a diagnostic procedure for kidney stones. Marine
January 31, 2017 East Rockaway, NY A malnourished wallaby was found inside a garage. He was 20 pounds underweight, and was taken to veterinarians after being rescued from the house belonging to Larry Wallach. Wallach, who is known as ‘The Tiger Man,’ is a self-proclaimed exotic animal rescuer. Having a wallaby as a pet is illegal in New York and he could face arrest. Other
January 31, 2017 Columbus, OH Three men stole two high-end bearded dragons and two mountain horned dragons from Grove City Reptiles. All four lizards are valued over $1,000. Three of the reptiles were returned and one suspect was arrested. Reptiles
January 30, 2017 Washington, DC A 7-year-old bobcat named Ollie escaped from her enclosure. She was recaptured two days later on zoo property Small Cats
January 25, 2017 Omaha, NE Omaha, a 15-16 year old puma, died. He had suffered from kidney disease for several years. Small Cats
January 24, 2017 Wichita, KS Beba, a marmoset, escaped from her owner and was found unresponsive on the Wichita State University campus the next day. She was brought to a veterinary clinic and pronounced dead. Marmosets are illegal to own as pets in Wichita. Primates
January 24, 2017 Omaha, NE A male Japanese giant salamander passed away of suspected kidney and heart disease. Other