July 5, 2003 Panama City, FL A 10-ft-long Burmese python was found near a fish pond. Animal Control captured the snake. Reptiles
July 4, 2003 Buckhannon, WV A “pet” lemur escaped from his home while his possessor was out of state. The “pet-sitter” reported the lemur missing and he was recaptured. Primates
July 3, 2003 Glocester, RI A 14-ft-long yellow and orange Burmese python escaped from his 300-gallon tank. Reptiles
July 3, 2003 La Crosse, WI During a performance at Riverfest, a tiger clawed his trainer during the first show. The trainer turned for a split-second and the tiger clawed his leg. Big Cats
June 30, 2003 San Diego, CA A 2-year-old boy was injured at the Petting Kraal in the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. The boy fell, was taken to the first aid station, and then by helicopter to Children’s Hospital. Petting Kraal workers were unsure if the boy’s injuries were caused by an animal. Other
June 30, 2003 IN A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 WI A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 OH A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 KS A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other
June 30, 2003 IL A total of 81 cases of monkeypox in humans were being investigated in 6 states as a result of contact with prairie dogs which had recently become a popular “pet.” So far, 32 cases had been confirmed by the CDC. Other