Federal authorities have reported multiple animal-related incidents at U.S. transportation facilities, highlighting ongoing concerns about illegal importation and animal welfare violations.

At O'Hare International Airport, customs officials discovered a monkey carcass among seized illegal meat products, according to federal authorities. The incident was part of what officials describe as a surge in prohibited meat seizures at U.S. airports. Similar enforcement actions have occurred at other major airports, including the confiscation of prohibited hot dogs at Miami International Airport.

Separately, federal officials reported that 31 sloths died at facilities associated with Sloth World, an animal attraction in Orlando. According to authorities, many of the deaths were attributed to inadequate heating at an unauthorized warehouse the facility was using to house the animals.

Federal officials have warned that illegal meat importation poses potential disease transmission risks, as such products often lack proper health inspections and documentation. The incidents underscore ongoing challenges in monitoring both commercial animal facilities and preventing unauthorized importation of animal products at international entry points.

Both cases remain under investigation by relevant federal agencies, which have not released additional details about potential enforcement actions or the specific circumstances surrounding the incidents.