Concerns Mount Over Animal Welfare at Miami’s Controversial Zoological Wildlife Foundation

Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter
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In a shocking revelation, federal wildlife inspectors have uncovered serious animal welfare violations at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF) in Miami, a facility owned by former drug lord Mario Tabraue. During a March inspection, authorities reported the harrowing details of an endangered clouded leopard losing a leg and a capybara dying amid alarming conditions and negligent practices. This has reignited calls from animal rights advocates to shut down the zoo, which has drawn scrutiny for its handling of exotic animals.

Disturbing Findings from Federal Inspectors

The inspection carried out by a veterinary medical officer from the US Department

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Chris Palmer is a dedicated climate reporter who has covered environmental policy, extreme weather events, and the energy transition for seven years. A trained meteorologist with a journalism qualification from City University London, he combines scientific understanding with compelling storytelling. He has reported from UN climate summits and covered major environmental disasters across Europe.
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