Exotic Incident #1885
Incident Date:
12/30/2012
Location:
Southwest Ranches, FL - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Small Cats
Animal:
Lynx
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A Siberian lynx was found in poor condition and had to be euthanized. A 15-year old child traded the animal from a Miami wildlife dealer for a dirt bike and dune buggy. The lynx was found discovered in a substandard cage with no access to water and suffering from severe skin and eye infections, as well as kidney and liver failure. The teen-ager and his father were issued misdemeanor citations and attempting to sell wildlife without a permit; the dealer was cited for providing a Claass II animal to an unpermitted individual and for obstruction.
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