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News18
09-08-2025
- News18
Mumbai customs foil wildlife smuggling attempt at Chhatrapati Shivaji airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 9 (ANI): Mumbai Customs Zone-III of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) has foiled a wildlife smuggling attempt and arrested one to the Mumbai Customs, the officers recovered Albino Red-eared Slider turtles, Marmosets, and Kinkajou from one passenger returning from Bangkok. On 08.08.2025, Customs Officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone-III foiled a wildlife smuggling attempt. The officers recovered Albino Red eared Slider turtles, Marmosets and Kinkajou from 01 passenger returning from Bangkok. The passenger has been arrested. — Mumbai Customs-III (@mumbaicus3) August 9, 2025 view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 23:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
09-08-2025
- NDTV
Passenger Arrested At Mumbai Airport For Smuggling 54 Exotic Animals
Mumbai: A passenger was apprehended at Mumbai airport allegedly with 54 exotic animals, an official said on Saturday. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok in Thailand onboard an IndiGo Airlines flights on Friday afternoon, the official said. On 08.08.2025, Customs Officers at CSMI Airport, Mumbai Customs Zone-III foiled a wildlife smuggling attempt. The officers recovered Albino Red eared Slider turtles, Marmosets and Kinkajou from 01 passenger returning from Bangkok. The passenger has been arrested. — Mumbai Customs-III (@mumbaicus3) August 9, 2025 "We seized species like Albino Red Eared Slider Turtles, Marmosets and Cuscus (a type of nocturnal marsupials) from his luggage. Immediate orders were issued by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to send back the animals to Bangkok as per Wildlife Protection Act and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)," he said. The seizure was made with the help of wildlife rescue experts from Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare, the official said.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hattiesburg Zoo adds new residents: A skunk and a kinkajou
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomed two new residents this month. A skunk named Koni and a Kinkajou named Lulo are the zoo's newest residents. Skunk – Koni Koni is 8 months old and came to the Hattiesburg Zoo through a wildlife rehabber. He will serve as an ambassador animal for the zoo and will assist in outreach and education programs. Serengeti Springs at Hattiesburg Zoo hosting job fair March 8 'We are excited to bring another native species to the Hattiesburg Zoo for our guests to learn about,' said Kristen Moore, director of Wildlife. 'Skunks are often thought of as a smelly nuisance but are really inquisitive and friendly animals that play an important role as pest control in our ecosystems.' Kinkajou – Lulo Lulo is a 4-year-old male Kinkajou that comes to the Hattiesburg Zoo by way of the St. Louis Zoo and Aquarium. Kinkajou are native to Mexico and Central and South America. 'We cannot wait for our guests to see our new friend Lulo,' said Moore. 'He is often seen doing his favorite activity, climbing.' Lulo may be a little more difficult to find so ask a keeper if you can't spot him! Hint: His habitat is located somewhere extraordinarily unique within the Africa section of the Zoo. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
