He would then take custody of the animals before abusing them.
Including time already served, Britton could be eligible for parole in April 2028.
He is also banned from owning any mammals for the rest of his life.
Australian zoologist Adam Britton (2011)RICHARD GRANDE/AFP via Getty Images
Britton has worked on both BBC and Nat Geo productions in the past.
He worked with iconic British natural history presenter Attenborough advising him on crocodiles for theLife in Cold Bloodseries.
