Exotic Incident #2324
Incident Date:
02/25/2016
Location:
Turlock, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Lemur
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A male ring-tailed lemur, allegedly kept as an illegal pet, was found in a Turlock backyard. It found a temporary home at the Sacramento Zoo. Zookeepers say he doesn’t appear to know how to socialize with other lemurs.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.inquisitr.com/2834225/sacramento-zoo-gives-temporary-shelter-to-ring-tailed-lemur-most-likely-part-of-illegal-pet-trade/#RCx2WTVC3EG11vgh.99