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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Officials make horrifying discovery after opening suspicious crate at international airport — here's what they found
Airport officials in Kyrgyzstan arrested five Maltese poachers in April for attempting to smuggle dozens of endangered birds out of the country. According to Newsbook, authorities detained the poachers at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, the country's capital, after the Bioresources Control Department and the Department for Combating Smuggling and Violations of Customs Rules discovered the birds. The unnamed citizens were charged with the illegal transportation and removal of wildlife, in addition to unauthorized hunting. An official statement from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision did not reveal what bird species were involved in the incident. Authorities have fined the smugglers 180,000 Kyrgyz soms (around $2,058), and a civil lawsuit ordered them to pay 270,000 soms (roughly $3,087) to cover harm to wildlife. The ministry reported that Kyrgyz law enforcement agencies are investigating the situation. Newsbook reported that wildlife trafficking is a significant issue in Kyrgyzstan, as the country is home to many endangered bird species, including the Bearded Vulture, Sociable Lapwing, Himalayan Griffon Vulture, and the Saker Falcon. Species like the Marco Polo sheep, argali, brown bears, and wolves are hunted for trophies. External demand drives the illegal wildlife trade in Kyrgyzstan, with foreign criminal groups often working with local individuals. According to Central Asia's open borders make it easy for wildlife to be smuggled across countries. Historically, some officials have even been involved in the exploitation of endangered animals. Smuggling not only harms animals but also contributes to ecological imbalances if they're released in countries where they're not native. Invasive species can wreak havoc on the environment because they outcompete native plants and animals for critical resources. In addition, poaching affects humans because it makes natural areas less appealing to tourists and could impact revenue for communities that rely on ecotourism. The illegal wildlife trade also increases the risk of zoonotic disease transmission, including monkeypox and possibly COVID-19. Kyrgyzstan has enforced stricter environmental protection laws and increased penalties for wildlife crimes to conserve the country's biodiversity. Additionally, the Snow Leopard Trust — a nonprofit based in Washington — along with the Kyrgyz government, established the Citizen-Ranger Wildlife Protection Program, which trains and rewards rangers and local community members who apprehend illegal hunters. Do you think people should be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets? Yes No It depends on the animal It depends on the person Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. All over the globe, officials have been cracking down on illegal trafficking schemes. In Spain, police rescued over 50 animals, including sand boas, scorpions, and endangered lizards, from a family involved in wildlife smuggling. Nearly 5,000 miles away in India, authorities discovered 72 parrots kept in horrible conditions at a smuggler's home and relocated them to a rehabilitation center. If you notice suspicious activity at airports, neighbors' homes, or even while driving, make sure to report it to wildlife authorities or anti-trafficking government hotlines or websites. You may also consider donating to environmental organizations that help combat trafficking. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rescued in CG, Himalayan Griffin Vulture reaches Nepal
Raipur: Chhattisgarh achieved a notable milestone in wildlife conservation with the successful rehabilitation of a Himalayan Griffon Vulture, named Jatayu, which was rescued from Bilaspur. After treatment at Nandanvan Zoo and radio-telemetry tagging, the vulture was released on April 11, 2025, and completed a 1,165 km journey through Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar to reach Nepal's Koshi Tappu Wildlife Sanctuary . The continuous monitoring effort, supported by the Wildlife Institute of India, provided valuable ecological insights. Two other vultures—a White-rumped Vulture and an Egyptian Vulture—were also successfully rescued and released, underscoring the Chhattisgarh Forest Department's commitment to avian conservation. The vulture's journey included crossing major rivers like the Ganga and Koshi and traversing diverse terrains, indicating that the bird is in good health and exhibiting natural behaviour. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, supported the operation by using radio telemetry technology to track the vulture's movements. This technology provided valuable insights into Jatayu's migration path, roosting sites, and ecological behaviour. A White-rumped Vulture, rescued earlier from the Bhanupratappur region, was tagged by BNHS Mumbai and released from Nandanvan Jungle Safari after initial treatment. It initially flew towards the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve and is currently active near Bartara village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Additionally, an Egyptian Vulture, rescued from the Raipur-Bilaspur highway, was treated and released and is now regularly sighted around the Abhanpur area in Nava Raipur. Dhammsheel Ganveer, director of Nandanvan Jungle Safari, commented on the achievement, stating, "This is a major accomplishment for our state of Chhattisgarh. It will further aid in the monitoring and conservation of both native and migratory bird species."
Time of India
25-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Himalayan Griffon Vulture rescued in Chhattisgarh completes 1,165 km journey to Nepal
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has achieved a notable milestone in wildlife conservation with the successful rehabilitation of a Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Jatayu, rescued from Bilaspur. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After treatment at Nandanvan Zoo and radio-telemetry tagging, the vulture was released on April 11, 2025, and has since completed a 1,165 km journey through Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar to reach Nepal's Koshi Tappu Wildlife Sanctuary . The continuous monitoring effort, supported by the Wildlife Institute of India, has provided valuable ecological insights. Two other vultures—a White-rumped Vulture and an Egyptian Vulture—have also been successfully rescued and released, underscoring the Chhattisgarh Forest Department's commitment to avian conservation. Jatayu's journey included crossing major rivers like the Ganga and Koshi and traversing diverse terrains, indicating that the bird is in good health and exhibiting natural behaviour. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, is supporting the operation by using radio telemetry technology to track the vulture's movements. This technology has provided valuable insights into Jatayu's migration path, roosting sites, and ecological behaviour. The Chhattisgarh Forest Department has also successfully rescued, treated, and rehabilitated two other vultures. A White-rumped vulture, rescued from the Bhanupratappur region, was tagged by BNHS Mumbai and released from Nandanvan Jungle Safari after initial treatment. It initially flew towards the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve and is currently active near Bartara village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additionally, an Egyptian Vulture, rescued from the Raipur-Bilaspur highway, was treated and released and is now regularly sighted around the Abhanpur area in Nava Raipur. Dhammsheel Ganveer, Director of Nandanvan Jungle Safari, commented on the achievement, stating, 'This is a major accomplishment for our state of Chhattisgarh. It will further aid in the monitoring and conservation of both native and migratory bird species.' He further added, 'The journey of Jatayu and the other vultures is the result of scientific and dedicated efforts in wildlife conservation. Such initiatives will provide a new direction to biodiversity conservation in the future.'
