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An exotic bird was found wandering in a public park. He was captured by police and brought to an animal shelter.

A man found a 10-foot Burmese python in a neighborhood. Animal Control brought the snake to KC Pet Project. The python was very cold and underweight and experts said it must have been kept as a pet.

Tasul, a 31-year-old polar bear, was euthanized due to advanced cancer.

Authorities seized 15 exotic animals from a home. The animals were found locked in bedrooms with urine and feces on the walls and carpet. The species were: two African lionesses, one African lion, one Bengal tiger, eight Canadian Siberian lynx hybrid cats, one black panther, one fennec fox, and one cervel caracal hybrid cat. Owning a fennec fox is a violation of the state’s law on exotic animal ownership. One of the homeowners was charged with a misdemeanor for animal cruelty.

An administrative law judge with the United States Department of Agriculture ordered the Mobile Zoo to close due to repeated failures to provide animals with adequate veterinary care and housing in accordance with federal regulations.

An American alligator was confiscated from a home by Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.

Alligators are restricted wildlife that are illegal to own in Arizona without a permit. The alligator is being cared for by the Phoenix Herpetological Society while the case is pending.

One of the twins birthed by Anana, a polar bear, died after a week of unknown causes.

A mandrill named Rafiki was euthanized due to old age and worsening congestive heart failure.

A 4-foot-long ball python was found on the wall of a Toys R Us store, and was taken by police to a local rescue center. They believe the snake was a former pet.

A 31-year-old western lowland gorilla named Anakka died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after failing to recover from anesthesia administered for a routine medical procedure. Zoo officials said Anakka had a stroke.