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16 arrested in Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants

Archipelago 1 week ago

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16 arrested in Riau over alleged killings of critically endangered Sumatran elephants

Johnny said eight of the suspects arrested are from Riau, while the rest come from outside the province. Each allegedly played a different role in the operation, ranging from killing the elephant and removing its head to extract its tusks to supplying illegal firearms and acting as buyers and intermediaries in the ivory trade.

Riau Police probe death of critically endangered Sumatran elephant

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Riau Police probe death of critically endangered Sumatran elephant

In recent years, several incidents have been reported of Sumatran elephants dying from poison set by farmers who consider them pests, as well as fatal attacks on humans. The species also faces serious threats from poaching, with their tusks highly sought after in the illegal wildlife trade.

Authorities set up fences in Ujung Kulon rivers to protect Javan rhinos

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Authorities set up fences in Ujung Kulon rivers to protect Javan rhinos

Poachers and hunters often pose as local residents to gain access to the park under the guise of activities such as honey harvesting, fishing, religious pilgrimages or visiting graves.

Protecting Indonesian fishermen

Academia 4 years ago

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Protecting Indonesian fishermen

In the complicated maritime boundaries between Indonesia and Australia, educating fishermen residing around the border areas is now more pressing than ever.

Sumatran tiger found dead, ensnared in Riau

National 5 years ago

Sumatran tiger found dead, ensnared in Riau

The animal was likely poached.

Sumatran tigers face perilous future as efforts made to improve breeding in captivity

National 5 years ago

Sumatran tigers face perilous future as efforts made to improve breeding in captivity

The recent birth of a Sumatran tiger, a critically endangered species native to Indonesia, at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland is a welcome development, as its wild relatives continue to face threats in their natural habitat in Indonesia.

Four arrested in Indonesia tiger poaching case

National 5 years ago

Four arrested in Indonesia tiger poaching case

Four suspected poachers have been arrested for killing a critically endangered Sumatran tiger, Indonesian police said Monday, highlighting the Southeast Asian nation's battle with illegal wildlife trafficking.

South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge

Environment 5 years ago

South Africa dehorns dozens of rhinos to prevent lockdown poaching surge

Absence of tourists may be encouraging rhino poachers.

Endangered Sumatran tiger found dead, ensnared in Riau

National 5 years ago

Endangered Sumatran tiger found dead, ensnared in Riau

A pig carcass was found near the snare, indicating that the tiger might have been targeted by poachers, authorities said.

Wildlife agency rescues ensnared tiger in Riau pulp plantation

National 5 years ago

Wildlife agency rescues ensnared tiger in Riau pulp plantation

The agency received a report on the snared tiger from the PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) Estate Meranti on Saturday afternoon, after the company’s field officers found the tiger on the outskirts of the plantation.

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