(CNN) - You'd expect to find a tiger cub in a zoo, and not in a Chevy Camaro.
But that's where Customs officials found the animal early on Wednesday. The car was crossing the border from Mexico into California.
Officials say the tiger cub was in the front floor board on the passenger side. The car's 18-year-old driver, a U.S. citizen, was arrested.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is working with the San Diego Zoo to ensure the cub's well-being. Customs and Border Patrol has been tweeting out images of the cute tiger cub, which has gained a following. Customs said that importing an endangered species is illegal without a permit.
Phenomenal feline find! But seriously, importing endangered species is illegal w/out permit from @USFWS #protectwildlife https://t.co/jFC2jk4ukD
— CBP (@CustomsBorder) August 24, 2017
You wanted a few more pictures of this precious trafficked tiger cub? Here ya go. Story: https://t.co/oQqrrEEVQN #CBP pic.twitter.com/wvJ94GX3SY
— CBP San Diego (@CBPSanDiego) August 24, 2017
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