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Border Police investigators and rangers from Israel's Nature and Parks Authority uncovered a crocodile, an anaconda snake and venomous frogs held illegally in an agricultural community in central Israel. They also found different types of exotic lizards that are not indigenous to Israel, and a turtle egg likely found in the wild nearby. "This is a serious offense that includes danger to human life, the risk of flight and harm to local nature," the Nature and Parks Authority said in a statement.
"There is also harm to the well-being of wild animals. We urge the public to report any case of wild animals being held illegally or under unsuitable conditions. 3 View gallery An anaconda found in central Israel ( Photo: Police Spokesperson ) 3 View gallery A crocodile found in central Israel ( Photo: Police Spokesperson ) 3 View gallery Exotic lizards found in central Israel ( Photo: Police Spokesperson ) Israeli authorities have recently been dealing in the smuggling of wild animals across the Jordanian and Egyptian borders.
they found lion cubs and apes in the possession of civilians. > On Monday, another monkey was discovered bringing the total of recently found apes to 12 while four lion cubs have been found thus far. The money that was held in chains in a Bedouin community in the Negev was injured and taken for treatment before being delivered to a wild animal shelter.
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