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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Animals Being Ignored Due To Reduced Dependence On Them: Chief Justice SA Bobde
The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Saturday said people involved in illegal wildlife-trade are also indulging in other unlawful activities like-drug and gun trade, and suggested engaging agencies like CBI-and ED to stop them.
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Major Animal Parts Smuggling Racket Busted In Assam
In a joint operation conducted by the Assam forest department with the wildlife crime control bureau, a major international racket of smuggling animal parts was busted on Sunday.
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Ivory Smuggling 'Kingpin' Arrested in Tanzania
A suspected organized crime boss alleged to be a leading figure in the illegal ivory trade has been arrested by Interpol agents in Tanzania, officials said today.
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Poaching-Weary South Africa Mulls Legalising Rhino Horn Trade
Pelham Jones bought his first rhinos for a private game park in South Africa some 25 years ago, completing his collection of the "Big Five" animals that visitors especially want to see.
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Poaching of Wild Animals a Serious Issue, Says Government
Terming poaching of wild animals as a serious issue, government today said wildlife in the country is "under stress" with illegal trade in South East Asia alone to the tune of USD 60 billion.
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Woman arrested with 85 tortoises
A woman from Bihar was arrested here Tuesday with 85 tortoises but two of her aides escaped, police said.Asha Mandal, 42, was nabbed from Mianganj area following a joint operation by police and the Government Railway Police.The woman was to hand over the tortoises to her clients in West Bengal. She had been involved in illegal trade of tortoises, s...
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Animals Being Ignored Due To Reduced Dependence On Them: Chief Justice SA Bobde
The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Saturday said people involved in illegal wildlife-trade are also indulging in other unlawful activities like-drug and gun trade, and suggested engaging agencies like CBI-and ED to stop them.
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Major Animal Parts Smuggling Racket Busted In Assam
In a joint operation conducted by the Assam forest department with the wildlife crime control bureau, a major international racket of smuggling animal parts was busted on Sunday.
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Ivory Smuggling 'Kingpin' Arrested in Tanzania
A suspected organized crime boss alleged to be a leading figure in the illegal ivory trade has been arrested by Interpol agents in Tanzania, officials said today.
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Poaching-Weary South Africa Mulls Legalising Rhino Horn Trade
Pelham Jones bought his first rhinos for a private game park in South Africa some 25 years ago, completing his collection of the "Big Five" animals that visitors especially want to see.
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Poaching of Wild Animals a Serious Issue, Says Government
Terming poaching of wild animals as a serious issue, government today said wildlife in the country is "under stress" with illegal trade in South East Asia alone to the tune of USD 60 billion.
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Woman arrested with 85 tortoises
A woman from Bihar was arrested here Tuesday with 85 tortoises but two of her aides escaped, police said.Asha Mandal, 42, was nabbed from Mianganj area following a joint operation by police and the Government Railway Police.The woman was to hand over the tortoises to her clients in West Bengal. She had been involved in illegal trade of tortoises, s...
