Disturbing Animal Welfare Violations Exposed at Miami’s Zoological Wildlife Foundation

Chris Palmer, Climate Reporter
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A recent inspection by federal wildlife authorities has unveiled alarming animal welfare violations at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation (ZWF) in Miami, owned by former drug trafficker Mario Tabraue. The inspection, which took place in March, revealed severe lapses in care, including the tragic amputation of a leg from an endangered clouded leopard and the death of a capybara due to unsafe housing conditions.

Shocking Findings from Federal Inspectors

During the inspection conducted by 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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