On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Mexico\u2019s Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) confirmed the death of Kenzo, the white Bengal tiger that escaped a few days ago in Tepetlaoxtoc. <\/p>\n
The tiger was found that morning in a remote area of the municipality. Unfortunately, Kenzo died during rescue efforts. <\/p>\n
Before the tiger was located, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) clarified that Kenzo did not escape from a government-operated facility. Instead, he fled from a private wildlife management site known as a PIMVS (Predio o Instalaci\u00f3n que Maneja Vida Silvestre fuera de su H\u00e1bitat Natural). <\/p>\n
Semarnat emphasized that these private establishments are responsible for securely confining animals and ensuring the safety of both wildlife and the surrounding communities. <\/p>\n
This incident highlights ongoing challenges in balancing wildlife protection with public safety, especially when private entities manage exotic species outside their natural habitats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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