Controversial Miami Zoo Faces Scrutiny After Animal Welfare Violations

Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter
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A recent inspection by federal wildlife officials has unearthed serious animal welfare violations at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF) in Miami, a facility owned by Mario Tabraue, a convicted drug trafficker infamous for his appearance in the Netflix documentary “Tiger King.” Among the disturbing findings are the amputation of an endangered clouded leopard’s leg and the death

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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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