A Tiger’s Tale
In Texas, where you can own a pet tiger, the booming exotic animal trade has grim consequences.
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Melissa del Bosque joined the Texas Observer staff in 2008. She specializes in reporting on immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border. Her work has been featured in various national and international media outlets, including the Guardian, PBS, NPR and Marie Claire. Melissa is a 2016-17 Lannan Fellow at The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. You can contact her at [email protected].
In Texas, where you can own a pet tiger, the booming exotic animal trade has grim consequences.
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