69 live reptiles discovered being smuggled at the Mexico border in wildlife operation
Wildlife Trafficking Case Unfolds at U.S.-Mexico Border A woman from Tijuana was apprehended after attempts to smuggle 69 live animals into the United States. This incident occurred the day after her arrest at the U.S.-Mexico border, where Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found these creatures, including venomous snakes and a baby alligator, concealed within […]
Cold weather in Florida brings frozen iguanas, wildlife officials suggest eliminating the reptiles
It’s that time again; iguanas are falling from trees due to a chilly snap in Florida. Wildlife officials see it as an opportunity to tackle the invasiveness of the species. “Some of the iguanas were six to six-and-a-half feet long. They looked like dragons, which is kind of wild,” shared iguana hunter Ryan Izquierdo. “It […]