California couple revealed sea turtle skull to officers after 2023 flight, officials say
A casual conversation on a 2023 flight exposed several wildlife crimes committed by three Northern California residents, ...
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California couple confided about stuffed mountain lion to fellow fliers, authorities say. They were in for a shock
Mountain lions, ringtail cats and wolverines are protected species in California, as the agency notes, and permits are required for mounted raptors. At the Napa County home, full-body taxidermied ...
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Pride of the Lions
Purchasing the lions was just the first part. A platform would be needed to display the lions due to limited hallway space.
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California couple expose smuggled turtle skull and more crimes to wildlife officials, leading to prosecution
The couple also revealed that in addition to them illegally hunting a mountain lion, which is a protected species in California, a family member who lives in Napa County had multiple taxidermied ...
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California couple confess to smuggling turtle skull and wildlife crimes during in-flight conversation
They also showed the officers a video of a “trophy room” at the home of Fitzpatrick’s relative, which contained taxidermied mountain lions, wolves and a wolverine — all protected species ...