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One of two bear cubs being exhibited (leased by Animal Entertainment) at a pumpkin patch for families suddenly died in front of onlookers. The cause of death has not been determined.

A ram was spotted in a residential neighborhood. Rams are not native to Missouri and it is believed that the ram was an escaped pet.

An adult, 15 year old giraffe named Bogy died due to recurring gastrointestinal issues. Although the zoo claims that the median life expectancy of a giraffe is 15, the other members of the herd are 30, 27, 15 and 4-months.

A beluga whale named Maris, who had just lost her baby to a premature death, also died at the Georgia Aquarium. Her death came on abruptly and the cause is unknown. Both of her babies born at the facility have died as infants.

Four emus escaped their owner’s backyard and were on the loose in a suburban neighborhood. Authorities spent the afternoon trying to corral them back to their home, and were ultimately successful.

Dozens of malnourished animals, including an iguana, were seized after being found in a home in deplorable conditions.

A 4-foot boa constrictor escaped the pocket of the person who secretly carried it into a public bus and caused the bus to evacuate its passengers. Charges may be pending.

A woman is being forced to downsize her pet exotic bird collection of 23 birds. However, it is unclear if an ordinance exists that applies to exotic birds in her area.

A kangaroo was sighted in a parking lot after he escaped from his caretakers yard and came close to being hit by a car before being captured.

A pet Siberian lynx escaped its home and was later captured by state wildlife officials. This was the second escape for the lynx and the guardian was cited.