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 […]
Thousands of Smuggled Birds Seized in East Java Port, One Suspect Arrested
JAKARTA – Wildlife authorities in East Java have seized 2,711 live native birds of various species from a passenger ship docked in the port of […]
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 […]
Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhino Pregnant with Second Baby
Courtesy of International Rhino Foundation FORT WORTH, Texas — A new rhino calf will soon join five other rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in […]
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 […]
Uncovered: Bali’s Last Pangolins
A sparse and declining population of the now critically endangered Sunda Pangolin remain in Bali’s wild frontiers, but they have little chance of survival without […]
Over 2,000 Pig-Nosed Turtles Fly Home to Uncertainty After Smuggling Attempt
Article courtesy of Dr Chris R. Shepherd, Regional Director, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6th February 2014 — Over 2,000 smuggled Pig-nosed Turtles seized […]