10. Not An Unusual Phenomenon
Sadly, trying to pass across the borders tiger cubs is a usual phenomenon in the U.S. “The illegal [wildlife] trade is pretty big business,” said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife agent named Dan Crum. “The U.S. is sometimes a destination and transit point, and the border along California and Mexico happens to be one of those flashpoints for trafficking.” Many black markets sell exotic birds and reptiles, but sometimes, they sell lions and tigers, too.