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A construction worker approached a tiger cage at a private residence and put his hand in. The 300-pound Bengal tiger bit his thumb off.

Police were called when a resident reported a snake in their bathroom ceiling fan. The snake belonged to the tenant in the unit above.

A groundhog used for predicting the coming of spring was dropped by the mayor of Staten Island, Bill de Blasio, and died 7 days later due to internal injuries consistent with the fall. The zoo is under investigation for covering up the story.

A woman and her daughter found a python on their porch. The snake is believed to have been a former pet.

Police are on the lookout for a 9-foot Columbian boa constrictor named Trinity who escaped from her enclosure.

According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to provide adequate veterinary care to a tiger (Capricho) who was observed to have an abnormal gait on his right hind leg (which
rotated inward when he walked) and to be very thin.

According to a citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, zookeepers failed to provide adequate veterinary care to a tiger (Nanda) who was observed to have an abnormal gait and muscle loss, and possible
ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements).

Full-time caregiver and founder of Hope Elephants in Maine was crushed by one of his elephants and died.

A 7-foot snake was discovered lurking under a parked car outside of a middle school in California. Deputies captured the snake and was transported to the local humane society. Authorities are trying to locate the owner.

Customers at an Illinois Burger King spotted a 6-foot boa constrictor lounging outside the restaurant. Police and animal control were called and the snake was captured. The snake is believed to be a former pet.