The Department of Justice alleged that the Lowes violated federal law by putting the health of their animals at 'serious risk'
under its environmental crime section, which is dedicated to enforcing federal laws relating to the “humane treatment of captive, farmed, and companion animals across the United States.”
A man holds a baby bottle for a tiger cub at G.W. Zoo in September 2018. Cub petting, which was a popular activity at the zoo, relies on a constant supply of cubs young enough to handle safely. To have cubs available for visitors, roadside zoos often speed-breed tigers, lions, and tiger-lion hybrids, often separating the cubs from their mothers early so females will go into heat again sooner.Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
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