Thousands of birds sent illegally from Bengkulu (Sumatrra) to Jakarta every month. The birds include from species of Enggano White-eye (Zosterops salvadorii), Oriental white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), Asian glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis) and hanging parrot (Loriculus). Senior Investigator of Scorpion Foundation, Marison Guciano, told Kompas.com, the birds are smuggled to Jakarta via public bus, courier service, and private cars.
Posted on 17:22 May 09th, 2016 Read more...
A good partnership between government organisation, the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) in North Sumatra, and local Non-Government Organisations (NGO's) has saved 4 endangered Siamang gibbons.
Posted on 02:59 May 07th, 2016 Read more...