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Everyone
 knows that lions can be found in Africa, buffalo in North America, 
kangaroos in Australia, and so on. They are native to these territories,
 and are common sights. This list, however, sets out to destroy some 
misconceptions: a few well-known animals are found in places you 
wouldn’t have expected to see them.</div>
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These animals are more than just
 escaped pets; they’re thriving, growing into ever-expanding colonies. 
Next time someone swears they saw a foreign creature hop across the road
 at night, don’t be so quick to discount them. They may be right!</div>
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<b>1. Tarantulas in England</b></div>
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English
 readers, beware! As if being stalked by panthers wasn’t bad enough, you
 have Chilean Rose Tarantulas to fear as well. Growing up to 10 inches 
in length, these spiders arrive in shipping containers from their 
homeland in Central America. During particularly hot and humid months, 
the spiders may breed. Although a widespread colony has not yet been 
discovered, a handful have been found over a number of years. If found, 
do not approach the creature; when threatened, the spider uses its hind 
legs to flick small barbs at any predators, causing extreme pain and 
even blindness. Just do what most others do when they see a massive 
spider, and run the hell away!</div>
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<b>2. Emus in Texas</b></div>
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Once
 again, Texas finds itself housing another unusual animal colony – this 
time, it’s made up of emus. In the early 1990s, some farmers in Texas 
believed emus would be the next cash-cow. When these investments never 
came to fruition, many Emus were left to fend for themselves in the 
desert. Given that their natural habitat in the Australian outback is 
very similar to that found in Texas, the Emus flourished – and today 
their flock contains hundreds of the large, flightless birds.</div>
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<b>3. Sharks in Land-Locked Lakes</b></div>
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Bull
 sharks are perhaps the most widely known freshwater sharks, often found
 in rivers and bays. In rare circumstances, flooding may carry the 
sharks over land, depositing them in land-locked lakes. The 
aforementioned circumstance took place in Australia in 2007, depositing 
10 large bull sharks into a lake on a golf course. Months passed, and 
the sharks remained, growing in size and number. Despite the inherent 
dangers, course players grew to like the sharks, and the owners did too,
 as it discouraged local children from coming to the lake in an attempt 
to take lost golf balls.</div>
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<b>4. Penguins in South Africa </b></div>
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Penguins
 conjure up images of frozen wastelands and floating glaciers. In truth,
 there are a variety of penguins, including the Black-footed, or 
African, penguin. Unlike the chilly climate Emperor Penguins prefer, 
these flightless birds inhabit the warm beaches of South Africa in large
 numbers. Traditionally found in the open sea, they occasionally venture
 onto land. Lucky beach-goers often enjoy frolicking in the crystal 
clear water alongside these docile creatures.</div>
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<b>5. Panthers in England</b></div>
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Although
 not recognized by any official government agency, it is a widely held 
belief that there are a number of big cats residing in England, as there
 are an average of 4 sightings a day. Residents who sight the animals 
describe the cats as being large and black, resembling a panther. There 
are a variety of possible explanations for the animals, with the leading
 theory involving the Dangerous Wild Animals Act of 1976. When the act 
took effect, stiff penalties were enacted against owners of dangerous 
animals. Many owners therefore released their pets into the wild – 
panthers included.</div>
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<b>6. Monkeys in Florida</b></div>
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The
 continental United States has no recognized natural primates (other 
than humans). There is, however, a colony of Rhesus Macaques flourishing
 in the humid swamps of Florida, particularly the Silver River State 
Park. In 1938, a tour boat operator released the Macaques in an attempt 
to attract more business. More than 60 years later, the 
already-established colony received a boost in the form of Hurricane 
Andrew. The powerful storm destroyed animal testing labs in Florida, 
releasing more Macaques into the wild. Despite their friendly 
appearance, the creatures are violent and strong, and tourists are 
advised not to approach the animals.</div>
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<b>7. Parrots in San Francisco</b></div>
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Parrots
 are commonly found in the jungles of South America, and are prized as 
pets for their beautiful colors. In San Francisco, a number of parrots 
escaped from pet owners. Unlike many escaped pets, the parrots survived 
and mated, taking residence in Telegraph Hill. The famous Parrots of 
Telegraph Hill are now a tourist attraction, with their flock nearing 
100 birds. The beautiful green and red birds are friendly and 
approachable, and enjoy being fed by their many fans.</div>
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<b>8. Hippos in Colombia</b></div>
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In
 the 1980s, notorious drug lord/billionaire Pablo Escobar built a zoo in
 his backyard. One of his favorite types of animal in the zoo were his 
four hippopotamuses, originally found in Africa. Upon his death, 
authorities concluded the animals were simply too big and dangerous to 
repossess, and as such left them to die. Instead, the animals managed to
 escape into the wild, where they remain to this day. As of 2007, the 
colony had grown to 16, dwelling in the Magdalena River. Surely, when 
Escobar thought about leaving a last legacy he did not imagine this.</div>
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<b>9. Zebras in Texas</b></div>
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There
 is a ranch in Texas that allows hunters to stalk and kill zebras, for a
 steep fee. Humans introduced the zebras to Texas, and the species 
thrived. There is no human interaction with the colony aside from the 
hunt. They are not fed by the ranch-hands or forced to breed; they are 
an entirely wild colony. The temperature and environment of Texas is 
similar to that of Africa, allowing the creatures to reproduce and live 
healthy lives.</div>
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<b>10. Camels in Australia</b></div>
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Traditionally
 found in Africa and parts of Asia, Australia has a feral camel 
population of 1 million. The colony reproduces at an incredible rate, 
doubling in size every 9 years. The camels were introduced in 1822 by 
Conrad Multe-Brun, who needed the hearty creatures to explore the 
desolate Australian deserts. Since their introduction, the creatures 
have become a major pest, eating leafy greens and destroying 
infrastructure in their search for water. In some instances, camels have
 been known to charge into houses to drink from the toilet. Hunters are 
therefore encouraged to kill the animals – but the large colony is still
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