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A squirrel monkey was stolen from the San Francisco Zoo sometime between 12/29 and 12/30. He was returned to the zoo on 12/31 by a man who claimed to have found him at a nearby park and coaxed the primate into his backpack.

The AZ Humane Society removed 46 animals from a Scottsdale home including about a dozen reptiles including 4 snakes, 11 tortoises and a few turtles.

A 13-ft Burmese python was found swimming in a South Florida family’s pool. The family called 911 and the snake was captured and taken away by Miami-Dade Fire Resue. It is believed that someone released it after no longer being able to care for it.

Three snake experts believe that a huge snake is on the loose in Melbourne, FL judging by the tracks left. It is believed that the snake is a former pet that either escaped or was dumped.

Animal control authorities and sheriff’s officers seized 2 alligators, 3 turtles and 4 dogs, all in poor condition, from a residence. 2 alligators were also found dead. The seizure originated from a domestic violence temporary restraining order.

NYC Police found a 3-year old female wolf-hybrid wearing a collar and chain roaming the streets of Brooklyn. It appears that the animal was kept as a pet illegally.

More than 100 animals, many of them illegal wildlife, were found living in bad conditions in a house in Heiskell. Among the animals found were a lynx in a cage in the backyard, a large monkey kept in a bird cage in the living room, multiple venomous reptiles, dogs, cats and numerous non-venomous snakes. The residence is being condemned and the owner is expected to face charges.

Jeremy Loveland was arrested for the second time this year, accused of keeping dangerous animals in his home. Police and animal control confiscated 23 snakes, 2 alligators, a baby hedgehog, spiders, lizards and scorpions. They were tranported to animal control in West Milwaukee. This same man was bitten by his venomous snake and taken to the hospital in critical condition in April.

A Humane Society officer impounded a blood python that was emaciated and living in an unsanitary enclosure.

A capuchin monkey was sold to a police informant as part of a drug deal. The monkey was taken to the Jessamine County Primate Rescue Center.