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Attempt to smuggle thousands of birds into Bali thwarted

The birds were smuggled onboard a truck crossing from neighboring Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, without proper documents.

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Repatriated orangutans need 'years of' rehab before release: Conservation group

It will be years before the orangutans, approximately a year old, are ready to go back into the wild, according to the head of the conservation group reponsible for their rehabilitation.

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Use of elephants in post-flood cleanup in Aceh draws criticism

“Elephants are a protected species. Involving them in heavy post-disaster work puts their safety at risk. Deploying elephants also contradicts conservation principles, which place animal welfare as a priority,” Daniel Johan, a member of House of Representatives Commission IV overseeing agriculture, forestry and fisheries, said.

Archipelago 4 months ago

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Leopard captured at Bandung hotel to undergo rehabilitation

The origin of the leopard remains unclear, but there is a growing suspicion that it may be the same animal that escaped from Lembang Zoo last month. The zoo is located just five kilometers from the Anugerah Hotel.

Archipelago 11 months ago

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Orangutan spotted in East Kalimantan coal mine returned to the wild

A 17-year-old male Bornean orangutan was recently seen roaming a coal mine in East Kutai regency, East Kalimantan.

Society 1 year ago

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Sumatran tigers in Aceh's Ulu Masen need protection: Study

A recently published study suggests that more efforts are needed to protect and conserve Sumatran tigers in the Ulu Masen Ecosystem, including up to 700 rangers to secure the unprotected forest area against poachers.

Archipelago 1 year ago

Authorities to evacuate rare anoas from mining site in Konawe regency

Videos showing an anoa strolling around a mining site made rounds on social media, raising concerns over the harmful impact of mining activities to the midget buffalo’s population and natural habitat.

National 5 years ago

Sumatran tiger returns to wild after recovering from injuries caused by snare

A female Sumatran tiger that was rescued by authorities in March after being ensnared in a wire trap was returned to the wild on Sunday in a habitat restoration area in Riau.