8,000 Wild Birds Seized in Indonesia During A Single Week
Indonesia’s demand for caged birds is responsible for the massive plundering of wild birds from Sumatra, with 8,000 of these helpless creatures seized by authorities […]
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Trade is Pushing Indonesia’s Bird Species to Extinction
A new study has revealed that 13 bird species —including Indonesia’s national bird, the Javan Hawk-eagle — found in Sundaic Indonesia are at serious risk […]
It’s a Girl! Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Born at Sanctuary in Indonesia
In the wee morning hours of May 12, 2016, Ratu, a rare Sumatran rhino, gave birth to a healthy female calf at the Sumatran Rhino […]
German National Arrested in Indonesia on Suspicion of Smuggling Earless Monitor Lizards
JAKARTA — A German national has been arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in possession of eight Earless Monitor Lizards concealed on his body as he […]
Illegal Trade Pushing Indonesia’s Rare Black-Winged Myna Towards Extinction
Courtesy of TRAFFIC Black-winged Mynas are prized in the cage bird trade for their striking black and white plumage, lively behaviour and singing ability. Unfortunately, […]
Attempted Smuggling of Over 7,600 Rare Baby Turtles Foiled in Indonesia
During a span of less than one week, Indonesian authorities have seized two massive hauls of protected Pig-nosed Turtles totaling 7,634 individuals. The first incident […]
Indonesia: Pangolin Smugglers Doing Their Dirty Work [Photos]
A series of disturbing photos taken on October 21, 2013, shows pangolin traffickers operating at the Denpasar Bird Market (pasar burung) in Bali, Indonesia. This […]
Indonesia: 26 Pangolins and 10 Pythons Seized from Smugglers
26 pangolins and ten pythons were confiscated when a smuggling attempt on the southwest coast of Sumatra was foiled by authorities. The Bengkulu Natural Resouce […]
Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested
Customs officers at Jakarta International Airport nabbed four suspects who were attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques out of the country. […]
Indonesia: 72 Live Pangolins Rescued at Airport
Customs officials in Jakarta discovered 72 live pangolins among a 1.3 ton shipment of live crabs which was about to be loaded onto a Chinese […]