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Eye On America (Exotic Cats As Pets) #397309

CBS Evening News for Friday, Mar 23, 2001
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(Studio: John Roberts) Report introduced.

(Tyler, Texas: Maureen Maher) The growing number of tigers and other exotic cats being kept as backyard pets examined; details given of concerns from neighbors and of the ease of buying exotic cats; graphic scenes shown of a lion attacking its owner. [Tiger owner Jeremy PETERSON - says he does not need a license.] [Neighbor Leah FRANDSEN - expresses concerns.] [USDA Ron DeHAVEN - says the government has no authority and not enough resources to monitor exotic pets.] [TRADER - talks about selling tigers.] [In Texas, Tiger Creek Refuge Brian WERNER - says there is no accountability for exotic pet owners.]

Reporter(s):
Maher, Maureen;
Roberts, John
Duration:
00:03:20

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