Another wild chapter in the Tiger King saga wraps up as "Doc" Antle, the flamboyant big cat exhibitor, gets a one-year prison sentence for trafficking endangered animals. While prosecutors pushed for more time, Antle struck a plea deal over his shady wildlife purchases for his South Carolina zoo.

Editor’s Note: Antle’s sentencing is a reminder that the bizarre, exploitative world of exotic animal tourism has real consequences—even if the punishment feels light compared to the harm done. It also shows how Tiger King’s circus-like drama keeps colliding with serious legal and ethical issues. For wildlife advocates, it’s a small win, but the bigger problem of illegal animal trade lingers.