February 28, 2017 Hallandale Beach, FL Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confiscated a rattlesnake from a condo. The owner now faces a misdemeanor charge for having the illegal, venomous snake without a license. Reptiles
February 27, 2017 Baltimore, MD Nani, a 44-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, died suddenly of unknown causes. Marine
February 26, 2017 Hattiesburg, MS A newborn baby sloth died. The causes are unknown, but the zoo veterinarian believes it was an infection of the lower digestive tract. Other
February 24, 2017 Homestead, FL A 1-year-old common marmoset named Zoe was stolen from her owner’s yard by a neighbor. That neighbor sold the monkey for $900. The neighbor was arrested and charged with grand theft, but the monkey has not been recovered. Primates
February 22, 2017 San Antonio, TX A baby caiman was found in very poor condition in a dirty glass aquarium with several dead fish behind a vacant house. The reptile was unresponsive and “freezing” to the touch, but survived. Animal Care Services is working with wildlife experts to find the most appropriate place for the animal. Reptiles
February 15, 2017 Stuart, FL A tiger got spooked during a performance by “Nerger’s Splendid Tigers” at the Martin County Fair. Some people watching the show reported that a tiger got loose, but the tiger’s trainer denies it. Big Cats
February 10, 2017 Columbia, SC Brynn, a 16-year-old female African lion, was euthanized due to a “sudden decline in health.” Big Cats
February 9, 2017 Portland, OR Packy, a 54-year-old Asian elephant, was euthanized. Packy had been diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2013, and although it was treated, it came back in 2016. Although antibiotics were not effective the second time around, Packy did not seem to be suffering. Elephants
February 9, 2017 San Carlos Park, FL Bob, a pet ball python, got stuck inside a key ring. Firefighters used petroleum jelly and an oxygen tube to free him. Reptiles
February 4, 2017 Colorado Springs, CO Penny, a 54-day-old African penguin, died. An autopsy was inconclusive about the cause of death. Other