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Bears handed over to Riau conservation authority

National 8 years ago

Bears handed over to Riau conservation authority

Worried about the legal sanctions he might face for keeping a protected species, Adi, 28, a resident of Sungai Buluh village in Bunut district, Pelalawan regency, Riau, handed over a pair of sun bears to the Riau chapter of the Natural Resources Conservation Agency.

Police arrest seven people suspected of trading protected animals

City 8 years ago

Police arrest seven people suspected of trading protected animals

The Jakarta Police have arrested seven people who allegedly traded 11 types of protected animals through Facebook and WhatsApp.

Two protected raptors released into natural habitat

National 8 years ago

Two protected raptors released into natural habitat

The Yogyakarta chapter of the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA Yogyakarta), together with several other conservation institutions, have released two raptors—the elang ular bido (crested serpent eagle) and alap-alap sapi (spotted kestrel)—into forests surrounding Mount Tumpeng in Jatimulyo village, Kulonprogo regency, Yogyakarta.

Mass bird smuggling attempt thwarted in W. Nusa Tenggara

National 8 years ago

Mass bird smuggling attempt thwarted in W. Nusa Tenggara

Personnel from the West Nusa Tenggara Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and the West Lombok Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle hundreds of wild and protected birds from the province to Bali and Java.

Protected Malayan tapir suffers abuse in North Sumatra

National 8 years ago

Protected Malayan tapir suffers abuse in North Sumatra

A Malayan tapir received treatment for wounds at the Barumun Nagari Wildlife Sanctuary in North Padang Lawas regency, North Sumatra, on Tuesday after being caught by local residents.

Roaming elephants, tiger trouble Jambi residents

National 8 years ago

Roaming elephants, tiger trouble Jambi residents

Residents of Sarolangun and Kerinci regencies in Jambi have complained about wild animals entering their villages and wreaking havoc on their plantations.

Indonesia ready for arrival of pandas from China

National 8 years ago

Indonesia ready for arrival of pandas from China

The Indonesian government has issued a permit for the importation of pandas, an animal considered vulnerable to extinction, from China. Only 15 countries, including Indonesia, have been approved to raise the protected species.

Research reveals low number of female whale sharks in Papua

National 8 years ago

Research reveals low number of female whale sharks in Papua

A research team from the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia reveals that the population of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, is quite large, amounting to 135 individuals.

Whale shark dead after being caught up in trawl

National 9 years ago

Whale shark dead after being caught up in trawl

A 6-meter whale shark weighing more than 1 ton got caught in the trawl of a fisherman in Selakau waters, Sambas regency, West Kalimantan, on Friday. Residents later cut the protected animal up and distributed the pieces.

2.5 years sought for ivory traders in Riau

National 9 years ago

2.5 years sought for ivory traders in Riau

Prosecutors have demanded two-and-a-half years' imprisonment for five ivory traders in Pekanbaru, Riau. They also sought a fine of Rp 15 million (US$1,142.16) for each of the defendants. or an additional six months in prison.

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