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.

[@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.

[@LMatRC]

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 ​@@LMatRC

[@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...

[@yanmichaeldelatorre1724]

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

[@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.

[@coalcupcake4659]

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

[@karinamononoke3280]

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

[@XanderDoesThings]

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

[@Champions482]

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 😂😂

[@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!💔😢

[@carsondouglas8600]

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

[@jtjtrs8806]

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

[@jumpman23madj1]

Go watch Tiger King

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@crybebebunny]

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

[@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.

[@user-dc6nc5mg7n]

The stuffed baby lions my goodness that is sick

[@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

[@alinapopescu872]

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

[@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.

[@LMatRC]

@@teresawhite4913you can’t release captive animals

[@BarbaraKurtz]

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

[@galzo9149]

Such an underrated channel

[@JesseCiancimino-cl8rk]

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

[@JoanaBlum]

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

[@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.

[@Karinabrd]

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

[@luciagarcia5821]

Awww poor baby second tiger this is so sad her paws

[@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.

[@danababy1977]

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

[@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.

[@leneleewest723]

💔 just heart-breaking 🙏🏼

[@josephmedina6403]

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

[@JohanSalvattore]

At least the first guy treats them well 😕

[@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

[@luismi4660]

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

[@Vegetarianbull]

This boils my blood!

[@ronniefurbs]

STOP THIS TRAFFIXKING

[@KB-si5fx]

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. 💀

[@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. 😢💔🐯

[@treeminutesorless]

that "vet" should be locked in with them

[@abul5965]

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

[@mini-rb7xf]

so sad

[@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

[@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 🫠🫠🫠

[@LMatRC]

Is bro admitting to his crimes💀

[@slowedversion6393]

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

[@Real1Tv]

Damn beutiful animals

[@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

[@gerardovazquez751]

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

[@annie_xo]

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

[@novakish1516]

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

[@TropicGal777]

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

[@parkjimin7659]

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

Prayers for the animals

[@fabianarnold8519]

All this need to stop😢😢😢

[@LMatRC]

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

[@cajuncraftysue]

So sad. Just sad. 😔 💔

[@thewestcoastwizard1]

😊

[@insightsbymargaret6795]

So very sad. 😢

[@KevinNguyen-zn4vv]

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

[@jerrylee3894]

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

[@JandiFX]

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

[@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

[@petetrujillo4125]

Simba and Nala? You got the wrong cat bro.

[@hge400]

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

[@derek4real179]

Lions tigers and bears oh my

[@mimmi1704]

This must stop. the goverment must do something about this

[@thewestcoastwizard1]

😊❤

[@sensupradip]

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

[@darensavy5014]

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

[@illitoutsold]

these poor animals😢

[@vgbclean]

Only a Mexican would name their pet tigers Simba and Nala

[@Jozeph_Voorheez]

You think? 🤡

[@Dark033Production]

Carol Baskins killed her husband - Joe Exotic

[@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.

[@roberttorres8477]

Jesus definelty has a side hustle 🦜

[@BarbaraKurtz]

Private ownership of these animals should be illegal.

[@bleh2590]

i wonder why that restaurant does not breed deer or something to feed the felines???????

[@ngalahansel6066]

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

[@Banana-rg1cl]

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

[@gritpump]

Naming a tiger Simba should be illegal as well.

[@Anglo_Browza]

Simba the tiger 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@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.

[@meganlatchman6370]

I hope those monkeys and parrots fed and not be abused those humans should be in jail for not having proper papers

[@shakdizzle]

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

[@silvervester8396]

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

[@AFZ-r5w]

So sad ! 😢

[@jasonmaes6021]

It’s all fun and games until there’s a breeding population of escaped pet tigers. Imagine surviving cancer and simba eats you on your patio.

[@florinamartinez4282]

I think they feed the tigers people (cartel enemies). I wouldn’t put it past them.😖😣

[@YSLRD]

While this is disgusting, it can't compare to what is happening to people. Perspective. This same mindset devalues human life, too.

[@ssshsien]

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

[@MarvinSinclair-q1x]

Hard not to puke

[@danababy1977]

So sad 😢

[@lupepennington8994]

Restaranteur let them starve on purpose, no feed, neglect and cruelty, and greed, an inmense unbelievable ignorance, and he shows himself as steward, my God !

[@Godisreadyareyou]

My heart is broken 💔😢

[@Diegolasca.84]

Mess around and you will find out. Enemies get devoured.

[@danababy1977]

I wish I had won the Powerball so I can donate to wildlife rescue and to animal shelters in animal sanctuary’s

[@seandefreitas6673]

The first couple of Tigers didn't seem to be suffering to me, in fact there living conditions were better than the zoos I've been to. It just comes down to common sense if you don't have the means to own an animal then don't (Eg the last guy) but if you do then you should be allowed to .

[@meghakhandelwal994]

They are wild animals... ought to live there... Not kept as pets

[@seandefreitas6673]

Hmm no, If there bred in captivity sorry but there not wild animals .@@meghakhandelwal994

[@rjak292]

Most of the big cats are captive bred

[@cathimummery6873]

Sick

[@Grizzly_FE1]

During Covid ppl in LA where buying them with all that free money they got

[@sweethafervlad7884]

chat with a guy with a tiger cub in enseneda i was curios, 2000 dollars for the cub 4000 to bring it to US. thats how easy it is

[@edwardre6323]

Chapo Guzman's like to feed their victims to their tigers

[@Ashanty02]

Damn I can’t even watch the rest.. it hurts too much. This earth is truly the kingdom of satan

[@louiseking]

Very sad

[@Evergreen999]

simba and nala