THE WILDLIFE TRADE MONITORING GROUP

Over 15,000 illegal birds and other protected animals on sales in two markets in Palembang, South Sumatra province. Scorpion investigator visited the markets on Sunday, 29 May 2016. Today, Scorpion sent a report and photographs to head of Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) South Sumatra based on its findings in the markets.

Visits were made in two major wildlife markets on Sunday, i.e., in 16 ilir market in Jln Ki Marogan and in Cinde market in Jln Sudirman, Palembang. 

During the visit to these two markets, Scorpion investigator asked the traders if the birds brought to these markets equipped with transportation permit (Surat Angkut Tumbuhan dan Satwa Dalam Negeri (SATS-DN). No one had the permits, so their birds can be categorised as illegal.

 According the Forestry Minister Regulation No. 447/Kpts-II/2003 concerning administration directive of harvest or capture and distribution of the specimens of wild plant and animal species (Article 61), All and any activities of domestic commercial distribution shall be covered by Permit for Domestic Transport of Wild Plants and Animals (SATS-DN).”

In its report on today, Scorpion insisted the head of KSDA South Sumatra to control the illegal birds and protected species sales in Palembang.

Protected species found by Scorpion on Sunday included Leopard cats, and slow loris.

Leopard cat.

Photos: Scorpion.