Officers in New Mexico had quite the surprise when they responded to reports of a shooting and found a young tiger cub.
Other reports of exotic animals in New Mexico
They received a tip that a tiger was being illegally held at one of the homes. The tiger involved in this search wasn't found but officers found an illegally possessed, 3-foot alligator that was taken to a zoo. The department said that in New Mexico, laws have long existed that prevent importing and owning wildlife and exotic species without proper documentation.
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