October 21, 2016 Tulsa, OK A red tail boa constrictor named Dynamite was found curled up in a flower pot. Officials at the City of Tulsa Animal Welfare returned the three-foot snake to its owner. Reptiles
October 19, 2016 San Diego, CA A southern ground hornbill escaped from the San Diego Zoo. It was seen next to a freeway before being recaptured in Balboa Park about an hour later. Other
October 12, 2016 Waco, TX Fezzik, an alligator snapping turtle, died due to complications related to old age. He was estimated to be around 76 years old. Reptiles
October 10, 2016 Baton Rouge, LA Mike VI, a tiger used as a mascot for Louisiana State University, died of cancer. He was seventh tiger LSU has kept in captivity and wheeled onto the football field in a cage during games. Big Cats
October 8, 2016 Jacksonville, FL “A few” demon fish died during Hurricane Matthew due to interruptions in life support because of power loss. Marine
October 7, 2016 Hammond, IL Pascha, a 5-year-old camel owned by the Orak Shrine Circus, escaped after being stung by a yellow jacket. He ran down a road until a circus trainer was able to recapture him. Other
October 4, 2016 Delphi, IN A resident saw a kangaroo near her home and alerted police. The kangaroo was captured by an officer within 24 hours and returned to his owner. Other
October 4, 2016 Paradise Valley, AZ A stingray bit a 4-year-old boy on the hand at the Stingray Touch Tank. He received a large gash on his finger. The zoo said they’ve had “a handful of instances like this.” Other
October 4, 2016 Plaquemines Parish, LA A 9-foot red tail boa constrictor was killed by a grass-cutting crew when it was accidentally struck by a blade from a mower. Authorities believe it was a former pet. Reptiles