The Exotic Wildlife Trade Is Thriving in Texas
High demand from China, weak laws, and cartel involvement are making enforcement harder than ever.
Source: texasmonthly.com
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High demand from China, weak laws, and cartel involvement are making enforcement harder than ever.
What in the name of Joe Exotic have we got going on here?
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
What in the name of Joe Exotic have we got going on here?
An Alamo couple appeared in federal court Wednesday after they sold exotic cats to an undercover federal agent, according to the US Attorney’s Office.