# Canadian tourist convicted of animal cruelty for stealing Las Vegas flamingo

A Canadian tourist has been found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing a flamingo from its enclosure in Las Vegas. The conviction highlights legal consequences for wildlife mistreatment and tourist misconduct.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rjewd1jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:10:39 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/20/man-convicted-peachy-the-flamingo-las-vegas-hotel) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:11:21 GMT