Poachers target rare species through online bird-watching groups
4 months ago

Poachers target rare species through online bird-watching groups

China Daily  

An alarming trend has emerged in Malaysia's fight against the illegal wildlife trade, involving poachers of endangered bird species "spying" on the social media accounts of the bird-watching community in search of their prey, according to conservationists. Southeast Asian Region of Bird-Life International Asia Council Vice-chairman Henry Goh said the convenience of the internet has also allowed poachers to source for the birds they seek from the wild. A spokesman of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia said the authorities are aware of the poachers' tactics and have been vigilant at certain sites around the country. "They target social media users and groups, befriending them to collect information on bird locations from their posts," the spokesman said.

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Five poachers caught on camera in STR, arrested with guns
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Five poachers caught on camera in STR, arrested with guns

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: Forest officials of Pithabata South Wildlife range under Similipal Tiger Reserve arrested five suspected poachers and seized four guns from their possession on Wednesday. The accused are Karunakar Mallick, Kartika Bhakta, Bhola Bhakta, Gunu Bhakta and Rabi Bhakta, all residents of Besarpani village within Baripada Sadar police limits. Deputy director of STR South Wildlife Division Samrat Gowda said recently, …

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