Exotic Incident #1013
Incident Date:
06/26/2007
Location:
Duluth, MN - USA
Facility Name:
Zoo Dynamics
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Big Cats
Animal:
Tiger Cub
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Four rare white tiger cubs died at the Zoo Dynamics facility. The tiger cubs’ possessor claimed that they did not die as a result of care or zoo condtions. The cubs’ bodies were sent to a laboratory for examination. ** Update: The USDA revoked the exhibitor license of Kaufman-based big cat exhibitor Marcus Cook. Cook was found guilty of numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
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