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.
Posted on 15:40 May 30th, 2016 Read more...Jakarta, Indonesia, 26th May 2016 — A new study has revealed that 13 bird species—including Indonesia’s national bird, the Javan Hawk-eagle—found in Sundaic Indonesia are at serious risk of extinction because of excessive over-harvesting.
Posted on 11:01 May 26th, 2016 Read more...Approximately 1,500 illegal birds are on sale in Muntilan wildlife market, Magelang district in Central Java province. Some of the birds are protected by the Indonesian law number 5 year 1990.
Posted on 21:20 May 24th, 2016 Read more...Scorpion Foundation today sent a letter to director of Singkawang Zoo in West Kalimantan province of Indonesia to put an end to animal cruelty in Singkawang Zoo or also known as Sinka zoo especially towards orangutan and elephant.
Posted on 15:43 May 24th, 2016 Read more...On the roadsides of KH Alwi Ahmad Shahab Street in Jambi city, Jambi province, there are six shops selling wildlife mostly birds. Scorpion Investigator visited this wildlife market on Sunday (22 May 2016) and found approximately 3,000 birds on sale in this market.
Posted on 21:41 May 23rd, 2016 Read more...One the world most cruelest animal attraction, the elephant ride, is the most favourite event in Rimbo Park Jambi or also known as Jambi Zoo in Jambi City, Jambi Province of Indonesia.
Posted on 18:17 May 23rd, 2016 Read more...