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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.

Selkie, a 43-year-old gray seal, died. She had been treated for pain related to masses on her chest for months.

About 160 different species of reptiles were seized from a private property. The collection included a young American alligator, alligator snapping turtles, and a Texas horned lizard, which are all illegal in Oklahoma. There was also a 15-foot-long anaconda and 60-70 species of poisonous snakes. Law enforcement officials removed most of the animals from the property, and the animals’ owner faces four wildlife charges.

A baby ball python snake was stolen from Repxotica Rare Reptiles, then two days later returned by an “anonymous third party.”