Metal theft investigation exposes exotic animals living in poor conditions.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 | 4:41 p.m. CDT; updated 1:08 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, September 17, 2008

CALLAO — A theft investigation in northern Missouri led to the rescue of more than 200 animals, including chinchillas, alligators and baboons, Macon County Sheriff Robert Dawson said Tuesday.

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