Illegal Pet Trade Discovery at Chennai Airport: Endangered Blue Iguanas Among Seized Exotics!

Indian Customs officials made a startling discovery at Chennai Airport.

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A passenger from Bangkok was found carrying a trove of exotic wildlife.

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Among the seized were 30 critically endangered Blue Iguanas native to the Grand Cayman Island.

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19 Ball Pythons, popular in the pet trade, were also discovered.

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The mysterious Fiery Squirrels were part of the illicit cargo.

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The scale of the seizure raises concerns about wildlife trade between Thailand and India.

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The fate of these animals, especially the traumatized squirrels, remains uncertain.

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Authorities are probing the passenger's intent and the animals' final destination.

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