October 22, 2016 Phoenix, AZ A pet tegu lizard named Dean was stolen from a backyard. The 4-foot lizard, which has sharp teeth, could be a danger to nearby people and domestic animals. Reptiles
October 21, 2016 Cape Canaveral, FL An emu named Taco escaped over his owner’s 4-foot fence and walked to a local bar. It took Brevard County Sheriff’s deputies and an animal control officer more than an hour to capture the 8-year-old bird. He also jumped the fence in October, 2012 and ran amok on State Road A1A. Other
October 21, 2016 Pueblo, CO A North American river otter drowned during routine daily enrichment play. Zoo staff tried to resuscitate the otter, but they couldn’t bring him back. Other
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