Mexico's Exotic Pet Trade | Unreported World

[@AmyBurchall]

It seems to me that the restauranteur is freely letting the lion starve to death and the tiger with the wound to die of infection, because then he can stuff them and make more money. In his mind, it doesn’t make sense to pay for medical bills. Absolutely sickening.

[@jessywest6937]

That's true it's nothing but profit for him it's fucked up 😢

[@openyoureyes3969]

Not to mention, what happened to his arm?

[@dreameraag5474]

Nothing unusuall than Hunting deer for trophys I guess!

[@josephmedina6403]

Those animals are going to accidentally escape and it is going to be a miracle Arizona never knew they had the only wild elephants ! David was right!

[@hiitsme3644]

@@dreameraag5474yet hunters do more for conservation for the animals they hunt. This is just evil and greed.

[@bleh2590]

The first guy who owns the 2 tigers is doing a great job in taking care of them. Even better than a lot of sanctuaries in the US. Is the financial support none the less.

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

Lol of course. Lol just sit back down lol seriously

[@christiangaxiola5323]

@@lovineveryminuetofit1314 wtf are u saying?

[@mrmitiz2065]

​@@christiangaxiola5323😂what is bro on about sitting

[@sr3bh]

🤡🤡

[@yanmichaeldelatorre1724]

This is extremely heartbreaking honestly I just hope there will be a change one day with illegal trading markets it needs to end😔🙏💔

[@mael2039]

When I was a child, my neighbours had two lion cubs that they bottle raised and I was able to feed and pet them. Their mum was killed by poachers and they were found starving by the side of the road. As they got a little older, they were placed in an animal sanctuary that imitated the natural environment as closely as possible while also keeping them and humans safe. You can't release them, because they're used to humans and it's dangerous. But you can't keep them as pets. It's dangerous no matter how they were raised, and it's cruel. They need a big enclosure that is as close to their natural habitat as possible. Even as babies they were cared for by the sanctuary but kept in a huge enclosure at the home, to be able to bottle feed them and check on them regularly, by the way. They weren't owned by private people for the cuteness of it all. It was a wildlife rescue sanctuary.

[@Fledermausmann]

The more I learn about the illegal animal trade, the more I'm convinced that people actually want these animals to be as rare as possible so that they can selfishly earn more money. It's incredibly depressing but I'm pretty sure that tigers, specifically, will be extinct in the wild by the end of my lifetime. And those are the charismatic species that get the media publicity. The smaller less charismatic ones. Yeah I don't think they'll survive another decade or so.

[@LMat_MX]

Yes in my city there’s this guy who’s owner of multiple casinos a soccer team and stadium and has loads of tigers,lion and bears and he is banned from leaving Mexico cuz of illegally trafficking of exotics he wanted a gorilla and orangutan but he canceled that deal a while also he eats his lion eggplants

[@EarlGreyLattex]

It's absolutely mind boggling that this guy you're speaking of wanted an orangutan and a gorilla. Two incredibly incredibly intelligent great apes not to mention extremely critically endangered with only a few thousand left of each and he doesn't seem to care about any of that as long as he gets his "private zoo" People like these that exploit animals are on the same level as those that exploit children and disabled people. Because these groups give full support and are so damned innocent and yet these exploiters have no shame, decency or morality and choose to engage in harmful practices against the most innocent souls (human and animal). They deserve for the rest of their miserable lives to feel extreme pain and suffering 50 times on a log scale what they inflicted on the innocent ​@@LMat_MX

[@asha8443]

Beyond sad. Smh

[@xx_sugarcube_xx8170]

Ikr this is horrible! :(

[@josiffexplosiff1]

How’s that

[@eliw3261]

I feel really sorry for the cats. Thanks for exposing this.

[@Aisha-721]

No animal should be killed to obtain the offspring. There are a lot accusations of mother animals being killed so humans can buy and sell them.

[@bigcatlife]

It is rife here in the United States, specifically North Central Florida. Big cats are treated as a commodity. They are sold for their meat and skins and it is totally legal. Across the United States, big cat owners declaw and in some cases, defang. These people are egotistical amateurs. The Tiger King series exposed a few of the worst but there are so many more.

[@crybebebunny]

Thank you for sharing this and other Important information with us.

[@crazestyle83]

A family in the small town i lived in had big cats. The daughters friend wanted her senior pictures with a tiger. It killed her. Eventually, they chased the family out of town.

[@lizcassettai7459]

This is so sad for these innocent Wild animals that should Never be kept as "pets". 😰 Humans are the worst predators on this earth...

[@arturomartinez9785]

Yes but we also have adds on. Like a pest...

[@lizcassettai7459]

​@@arturomartinez9785 what do you mean?

[@karinamononoke3280]

I cannot believe what I just see. Goddamn people. Goddamn laws. Goddamn money.

[@carsondouglas8600]

Tears ! How that tiger was treated. She was in a lot of pain. Humans are crazy. Despotic.

[@Aisha-721]

What a shame :(

[@Throughxanderseyes]

Did that guy really say people don’t realize how difficult it is to keep a tiger 😂

[@Santana21314]

Well they don’t which is why people are buying exotic pets illegally hence the title

[@LeeH864]

​@Santana482 anyone who has a brain knows how difficult it is to own a tiger 🐅 to say otherwise proves how fuking stupid people are

[@danababy1977]

Stupidity that’s what it isSmh

[@Man-Made-of-wood]

I headed right to the comments for this 😂😂

[@LemonHead-sq5ws]

It’s true a lot of these Jack asses have no idea what they are doing because it’s become so easy to buy them 😅

[@coalcupcake4659]

No sane person would want a tiger as a pet....

[@Christine16425]

C'est sur, tout ça pour frimer 😤

[@ghxul3251]

Growing up my mom often told me stories about how she or her family members had seen escaped lions or tigers out in the mountains when they were kids. This was in the state of Guerrero though

[@Karinabrd]

The last guy with no arm is a piece if 💩 poor animal

[@danababy1977]

That restaurant is disgusting. The poor cats are suffering. Smh

[@BraveOne7]

I’ve know about Mexicos exotic pet trade since I was a little kid. Animal plant was my favorite show and they would talk about it on documentaries! It’s so sad! They even stuff drugs in domesticated animals and then just cut them out when the get across the border!Leaving them to die or they die cause drugs leak throw the bags and poison them!💔😢

[@JoanaBlum]

Thank you for pointing this out! Really needs more attention and needs to be ended!

[@galzo.00]

Such an underrated channel

[@kingnilo]

Came back from visiting Cancun, specifically Playa del Carmen last weekend and saw about 4-5 big cat cubs just running around in a shop on Calle Quinta. Made me sad as fuck. People were asked not to take pictures either because “pictures are for a fee” so I told them in Spanish they all were pieces of shit and made sure everyone around me knew that what they are doing should be illegal and to not pay for pictures. Shit still has me hot as fuck how mfs in Mexico are just openly showing off these lil babies and profiting off them. I wish someone would do sum about it.

[@JonathanbradleyT]

You guys should do another docu video on the U.S captivity bred tigers ,

[@jumpman23madj1]

Go watch Tiger King

[@catsonpurrade5255]

I was gifted a lion cub for my quinceañera. At the time, I thought I was the luckiest girl and bragged to my friends that I got a lion for my birthday. I grew up in the Midwest, so I couldn't take my lion with me, so he remained in Texas until he became too much for my family to handle. He was relocated to the San Antonio Zoo, where he lived out the remainder of his life. Seeing this video as an adult horrifies me. That I played a part in this kind of animal trade. I love cats, big and small. As an adult, I foster neonate kittens and older cats with behavioral problems so that they can find loving homes. I feel I can never do enough to right this wrong.

[@fguz559]

U fumbled 🤦‍♂️

[@JuarezDerrick]

I'm just glad that we can have animals like that here in Texas

[@Von199X]

You're part of the problem bro

[@JuarezDerrick]

@@Von199X no she's not. If someone gives me a wild cat I'm taking it also. She was only 16

[@Krisp138]

If you loved them why didn't you give it to a sanctuary then ?

[@Itgyrl909]

Absolutely despicable. People are “showing off” caged animals taken from their natural habitats like they’re art on a wall… there is life in those cages and locked up in chains. Zoos & Animal “Parks” do the same thing (see the doc “Blackfish”.) How would the trappers, sellers, and buyers like it if they were kidnapped, caged, and chained up to be marveled? How would they like their freedom and life taken away at a moment’s notice because someone wealthy want to stare at them all day?? So selfish and literally insane on all sides. Anyone who thinks this is “just business” or “pleasure” have no soul inside.

[@jasonbell5129]

Thank you ! I couldn’t agree more with you ! I wish I didn’t watch this - the feelings of hopelessness is overwhelming

[@Farhan917]

They playing dangerous games with these predators

[@noelramirez1551]

It's not that hard when there's people out there that don't even value human lives you really think they care about an animals?

[@jacobgrimstad7423]

Good zoos are important for helping animals

[@KarenJIrvine]

That first pair live better than most zoos. Just saying. I know that’s not the norm and they should never be kept as pets but they are living the dream

[@teresawhite4913]

They are not living the dream. The dream is to be free. Money cannot buy everything! This is a sickness.

[@LMat_MX]

@@teresawhite4913you can’t release captive animals

[@wittle5788]

​@@teresawhite4913 they can't be released sadly

[@user-dc6nc5mg7n]

The stuffed baby lions my goodness that is sick

[@jamesalexanderduncan767]

poor guy at 10:00 heavy breathing, hands shaking, you can tell how truely sorrowfull he is.

[@BarbaraKurtz]

Jesus' tigers aren't spoiled. That's how they should live if they must be in captivity.

[@alinapopescu872]

Exotic animals traded, owned, mistreated and abandoned by savage beasts.

[@leneleewest723]

💔 just heart-breaking 🙏🏼

[@josephmedina6403]

Maybe we been living with our eyes half open , maybe we're Bent and broken! - Switchfoot

[@InconstructionLG]

Awww poor baby second tiger this is so sad her paws

[@luismi4660]

Here in Mexico City, it’s the same problem with big cats

[@javierrubio2481]

Where I am from government re introduced cougars. Even though they kill live stock people are still very protective of the cats. Queretaro mex

[@Latenivenatrix_Mcmasterae]

I went to one of those markets and found cardinals, parrots, sparrows, mockingbirds, and black throated magpies. A bird I wanted to see for myself but not in captivity

[@umakantapradhan5745]

Asia needs to stop giving tigers to Europe American countries

[@lifesajoke6965]

Lol more are bred in the States than in Asia.

[@mannyrai2029]

It still needs to stop.

[@theking123321ful]

The satisfaction that these people are eventually going to turn into their big cats' dinner.

[@luisenriquerodriguez781]

La solución nunca va a ser la prohibición, se necesita regularización

[@AFZ-r5w]

La solución es que nadie compre fauna exótica o silvestre!!! Sólo con concientización y educación ambiental a las nuevas generaciones.

[@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426]

They are available on Facebook. Groups specifically for the exotic animal trade.

[@tinandglass]

And the thing is fb has a policy prohibiting animal sales, but if a post is reported nothing happens. Guy is selling antlers from various exotic species (a clear violation of fb policy) and they won't remove the post. But I can appeal. *eye roll*

[@MarketChange]

​@@tinandglass I'm pretty sure that Facebook algorithm only really works on English, when you look at Spanish posts the abundance of tasteless and graphic videos are everywhere so unless a group of people report the accounts/posts/groups at the same time nothing will happen to them

[@SongDog9]

STOP THIS TRAFFIXKING

[@gerardovazquez751]

De tristeza todo lo que pase en MX. Todo este tráfico de fauna, está en contubernio con las autoridades.

[@saskiaenglish5487]

This is soo cruel😢 these animals shud most definitely shud not be Cadged up they shud be left 2 roam and feel there natural territory instincts with out getting paraded round ❤❤

[@abul5965]

Very sad what is happening something needs to be done about this 😭

[@Vegetarianbull]

This boils my blood!

Prayers for the animals

[@Macleod313]

I can't even watch this shit I'm like 7 minutes in and it's too sad I can't believe people even think to do shit like that to animals. 😢💔🐯

[@gloriaesparza4792]

This is happening all over the world not just Mexico

[@JohanSalvattore]

At least the first guy treats them well 😕

[@TropicGal777]

I’ve seen someone on Snapchat in phoenix selling a tiger for 16k. I’m positive that it was smuggled over the border

[@cajuncraftysue]

So sad. Just sad. 😔 💔

[@dulcemariayarzadiaz249]

I been aware of a komodo dragon rescued about to die in a ranch in México that suprise me

[@fabianarnold8519]

All this need to stop😢😢😢

[@LMat_MX]

@therealclarkkent-ss7whu a troll or a full on dumb dumb?

[@annie_xo]

This is so sad. These poor animals, they don’t belong in captivity. Why do humans have to do this.

[@insightsbymargaret6795]

So very sad. 😢

[@RooRoove]

I'm even against declawing domestic cats. Imagine declawing a tiger and filing its teeth down just to make it a *little* safer to keep as a pet. 💀

[@parkjimin7659]

He named his tiger simba 😂 simba means lion😂😂😂😂

[@petetrujillo4125]

Simba and Nala? You got the wrong cat bro.

[@JesseCiancimino-cl8rk]

TIGERS are carnivores CARTELS = LOTS OF BODYS No need for acid anymore ✅️

[@sensupradip]

Unbelievably pathetic, cruel and unpardonable for sure. Disgusting use of money and power.

[@mini-rb7xf]

so sad

[@jerrylee3894]

that so horrable to sell all these animals and treat them so bad shame on all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RubilynMiole-j2e]

Wow. That's great❤

[@MrNobodyXoD]

So you're telling me I could be making bank in Mexico since the authorities are basically in on it as well.

[@xavierd3298]

I remember seeing a baby rhino when I visited Mexico. They had it like it was a dog. The ranch was huge, tho I just wonder if they kept it

[@JandiFX]

They can't even take care of themselves what makes you think they can take care of animals?

[@raihanabari7896]

I am sad when I see this animals are abused beyond my imagination! This kinds of pet trade must stopped by law and govt. authorities should confiscate these animals and send these animals to sanctuaries.

[@darensavy5014]

What a 🤬 disgrace 🇲🇽. .. Appreciate the Doco 💯

[@Real1Tv]

Damn beutiful animals

[@KevinNguyen-zn4vv]

Buy a really small or big dog. Any cat breeds are unpredictable.

[@staceyroberts3468]

I wish there was a way to enforce laws on the illegal animal market all over the entire world. It makes so many of us sick to see these animals in such dire circumstances 😢 Such beautiful animals and they all should live in the wild.

[@jcdog1000]

It’s shocking because it’s exotic animals but farm animals are treated worst often, even in the uk 🇬🇧

[@lemonade_IB1998]

As longer it's breeding then it has no effects on endangering the species.

[@hge400]

You need to have a lot of money to built a good place for this animals not like the last person interviewed

[@novakish1516]

I cannot believe someone filed the fangs and declawed a fucking tiger… what the absolute hell 😭 I immediately started crying

[@slowedversion6393]

Cartels like having fun just like Pablo Escobar and his Zoo he had

[@user-my4rz8fd8s]

How can I get one ?

[@mimmi1704]

This must stop. the goverment must do something about this

[@darthpadre3263]

The owner of nala and simba is the real Tiger King 😂

[@treeminutesorless]

that "vet" should be locked in with them

[@ngalahansel6066]

I like how that gent named his tigers Simba and Nala, after characters in "The Lion King" movie😅😅😂

[@jenniegimm]

these poor animals😢

[@wrxgeneration]

How does one rescue such animals from mexico. I am looking for a couple big cats for my kids?

[@Angelcastro16164]

Pues si quieres uno, compralo y ya

[@Qualeell]

You really want one?

[@TropicGal777]

Why would you get a huge, dangerous animal for your children 😂 get a normal pet for Christ’s sake

[@Banana-rg1cl]

I have a feeling one of those stuffed animals caused the restaurateur arm loss

[@BarbaraKurtz]

Private ownership of these animals should be illegal.

[@derek4real179]

Lions tigers and bears oh my

[@buckdude181]

Everyone who obtains those wild animals either for fun or profit are pathetic. Even zoo's but at least zoo's have a little better environment for them

[@AFZ-r5w]

So sad ! 😢

[@ssshsien]

7:05 this guy is SWEATING bro XD to be fair I would be too

[@Watchhersss]

My heart is broken 💔😢

[@giom6975]

This is not new since maybe 40 years ago 😢

[@Dark033Production]

Carol Baskins killed her husband - Joe Exotic

[@javierfabian5515]

It’s not only in Mexico. I live in California and I have a wild cat living in my home in the middle of a major city.

[@solenstyle]

Bruh, then get rid of it by giving it to the proper authorities. The fuck you doing with one bro?

[@elmono6299]

Aren't big cats (along with other wild beasts such as primates and bears) illegal to keep in California?

[@DurgaUsagi]

This is NOT the flex you think this is, myguy. 😵‍💫🤢

[@DurgaUsagi]

​@elmono6299 if its not illegal ill freak cause you cant even buy a FERRET in california, but muhhfukerz b having WHOLE ASS TIGERS....GTFOH 🫠🫠🫠

[@LMat_MX]

Is bro admitting to his crimes💀

[@brendad4915]

Pobrecitos animales 😢

[@aleksanderspeci238]

Video moto interessante , peccato che la traduzione è pessima !

[@gritpump]

Naming a tiger Simba should be illegal as well.

[@roberttorres8477]

Jesus definelty has a side hustle 🦜

[@g.d.tharanga3712]

So sad 😢

[@ttthewolfgirl]

KEEP WILD ANIMALS WILD!! These beautiful souls dont belong in cages or homes, they are meant to be free and protected

[@aigai83]

Why rich people cannot be satisfied by fancy designer clothes, luxury cars, or artwork? Why do they have to torture these beautiful wild creatures? Wild animals are not pets, they're wildlife, they don't belong in your backyard or a tiny cage in a stupid restaurant.

[@silvervester8396]

This exotic pet trade should not be a thing, in my humble opinion.

[@shakdizzle]

Horrible.This is sad . What is happening to our youth.