The Lizard King: The True Crimes and Passions of the World's Greatest Reptile Smugglers by Bryan Christy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a fascinating look into the claustrophobic world of reptile smuggling: claustrophobic because there are few smugglers at the top with elite chased by a few (underfunded Fish & Wildlife Service officers) and the smuggled reptiles are crammed into socks and pillow cases. Even adding to the enclosure, key personnel here have similar backgrounds and overlapping history. One feels for the mistreated, unfortunately profitable animals and the animal police held back by lack of resources and toothless laws.
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