August 12, 2015 Bryant, AR A pet marmoset bit a Target employee when she was brought into the store a woman. The monkey is under quarantine for rabies. While legal to possess a marmoset in Arkansas, the woman did not have the proper permits and claimed the animal was a service animal. No citations were given. Primates
August 10, 2015 Albuquerque, NM Cosmo, an 18-year-old lion, died. He had kidney dysfunction, and was diagnosed with lymphoma in June. Big Cats
August 5, 2015 Santa Ana, CA A shirtless man, who was likely under the influence of drugs, was arrested after allegedly claiming to be Tarzan and trying to get into two primate exhibits at the Santa Ana Zoo. Primates
July 31, 2015 Houston, TX A cobra was spotted and later caught inside of an apartment complex slithering down the hall. It is believed to have been left behind by a former tenant. Reptiles
July 30, 2015 Warren County, MO A 14-foot, 160 pound snake believed to be a python was shot and killed after wandering around a residential neighborhood. It is believed to be a former pet who either escaped or was let loose. Reptiles
July 27, 2015 Shelburne, VT A boa constrictor captured in a pond is believed to be that of an abandoned pet. Reptiles
July 24, 2015 Milwaukee, WI A large cat being sighted in neighborhoods is believed to be that of someone’s pet. Although a grainy image of the animals has been caught, the animal has evaded capture. Big Cats
July 23, 2015 Manhattan, NY A crocodile was spotted crossing a street in Manhattan. The animal was taken to animal control where it later died. Reptiles
July 21, 2015 Columbus, OH Joshua Newell jumped over an outer fence to pet cougars, then posted a video of the encounter on YouTube. The zoo pressed charges for trespassing. Small Cats
July 15, 2015 San Antonio, TX A three-week old baby beluga whale has died at the Texas SeaWorld despite round-the-clock efforts to save its life. Marine