More than 1,000 endangered animals, thought to be worth over one million US dollars on the black market, have been rescued from a smuggling ring in Columbia.
Jungle parrots, bearded dragons and snakes were among species rescued by authorities.
Police are investigating 21 people since the operation and several arrests have been made.
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