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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Indonesia Foils Smuggling of Over 1,200 Endangered Birds
Indonesian authorities have stopped an attempt to smuggle more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds, officials said on Sunday. The birds were found on Friday packed into eight cages at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia. Sadly, 140 of them had already died. The Javan white-eye is a popular songbird and is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is also protected by Indonesia's environment and forestry ministry. The birds were being sent by ferry to Surabaya, a city on Java island. "The person responsible has not yet been caught," said Joko Waluyo, a conservation official. "The total number of birds was 1,260, and 140 were dead." The surviving birds have since been released back into the wild. 'This release helps protect the species and raise public awareness,' Joko added. Poaching or trading protected animals in Indonesia can lead to up to 15 years in prison. Illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction continue to threaten many species in the country, including orangutans and Sumatran elephants.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds
Indonesian authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said Sunday. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry . Officials found the huge cache of birds in eight cages on Friday, including 140 that died, at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia , Joko Waluyo, an official at a provincial conservation agency, told reporters Sunday. The birds were due to be taken by ferry to Surabaya, a city in the east of Indonesia's main island Java. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo "The alleged perpetrator, who has not yet been found, brought Javan white-eye birds in 8 bird cages. The number of birds that were attempted to be transported was 1,260, 140 of which were found dead," said Joko. The surviving white-eye birds were released back into the wild. "The release aims to save all secured (birds), increase the population in nature, and raise public awareness," he said. Under Indonesian law, poaching or trading of protected species is punishable up to 15 years in prison. Indonesia's illegal trade in wildlife along with habitat loss has driven numerous endangered species , from the Sumatran elephant to the orangutan, to the brink of extinction.
The Journal
3 days ago
- The Journal
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds
INDONESIAN AUTHORITIES HAVE foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said today. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found the huge cache of birds in eight cages on Friday, including 140 that died, at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia, Joko Waluyo, an official at a provincial conservation agency, told reporters today. The birds were due to be taken by ferry to Surabaya, a city in the east of Indonesia's main island Java. Advertisement 'The alleged perpetrator, who has not yet been found, brought Javan white-eye birds in 8 bird cages. The number of birds that were attempted to be transported was 1,260, 140 of which were found dead,' said Joko. The surviving white-eye birds were released back into the wild. 'The release aims to save all secured (birds), increase the population in nature, and raise public awareness,' he said. Under Indonesian law, poaching or trading of protected species is punishable up to 15 years in prison. Indonesia's illegal trade in wildlife along with habitat loss has driven numerous endangered species, from the Sumatran elephant to the orangutan, to the brink of extinction.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox KUPANG, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said on July 13. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found the huge cache of birds in eight cages on July 11, including 140 that died, at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia, Mr Joko Waluyo, an official at a provincial conservation agency, told reporters Sunday. The birds were due to be taken by ferry to Surabaya, a city in the east of Indonesia's main island Java. 'The alleged perpetrator, who has not yet been found, brought Javan white-eye birds in 8 bird cages. The number of birds that were attempted to be transported was 1,260, 140 of which were found dead,' said Mr Joko. The surviving white-eye birds were released back into the wild. 'The release aims to save all secured (birds), increase the population in nature, and raise public awareness,' he said. Under Indonesian law, poaching or trading of protected species is punishable up to 15 years in prison. Indonesia's illegal trade in wildlife along with habitat loss has driven numerous endangered species, from the Sumatran elephant to the orangutan, to the brink of extinction. AFP
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds
KUPANG: Indonesian authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said Sunday. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found the huge cache of birds in eight cages on Friday, including 140 that died, at a port on Flores island in eastern Indonesia, Joko Waluyo, an official at a provincial conservation agency, told reporters Sunday. The birds were due to be taken by ferry to Surabaya, a city in the east of Indonesia's main island Java. 'The alleged perpetrator, who has not yet been found, brought Javan white-eye birds in 8 bird cages. The number of birds that were attempted to be transported was 1,260, 140 of which were found dead,' said Joko. The surviving white-eye birds were released back into the wild. 'The release aims to save all secured (birds), increase the population in nature, and raise public awareness,' he said. Under Indonesian law, poaching or trading of protected species is punishable up to 15 years in prison. Indonesia's illegal trade in wildlife along with habitat loss has driven numerous endangered species, from the Sumatran elephant to the orangutan, to the brink of extinction. – AFP
