Indiana man dances on highway with rare turtle, meth
#WildlifeCrime #MethArrestAn Indiana man was arrested for dancing on a highway while holding a rare eastern box turtle and carrying methamphetamine. The turtle was released unharmed. Officials warn against collecting these protected, long-lived turtles from the wild. read more
Texas man faces prison for shooting bald eagle
#BaldEagle #WildlifeCrimeA Texas man, Santos Guerrero, pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a protected bald eagle, a US symbol. He faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine for violating the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. read more
Wealthy tourist throws rock at endangered seal
#MonkSeal #WildlifeCrimeA Seattle tourist threw a rock at endangered Hawaiian monk seal Lani, yelling "I'm rich" after beachgoers confronted him. He was detained but released pending investigation. Harassing monk seals is illegal. Officials vow zero tolerance for such behavior. read more