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Shift of wildlife trafficking to the North East–Myanmar corridor

Context: Wildlife enforcement agencies have found that international poachers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are increasingly using the North East–Myanmar corridor to smuggle wildlife parts into China. About Shift of wildlife trafficking to the North East–Myanmar corridor: What it is? It refers to the emerging use of India’s North Eastern states, especially Mizoram and Manipur, …

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Rhinoceros (Rhino)

Source:  TH Subject:  Species in News Context: A recent international study shows that rhino dehorning has reduced poaching by nearly 75–78% in African reserves, offering a cost-effective conservation tool. About Rhinoceros (Rhino): What it is? The rhinoceros is a large, herbivorous mammal belonging to the family Rhinocerotidae. It is one of the oldest surviving megafauna, …

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Indian Star Tortoises

Source:  DH Context: A total of 340 Indian Star Tortoises were successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild in Jogapur Reserve Forest, Chandrapur, marking a major milestone under the Turtle Rehabilitation Project (TRP). About Indian Star Tortoises: Scientific Name: Geochelone elegans Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule …

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International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Context: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in India. The alliance has received ratifications from India, Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, and Liberia. About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA): Launched: April 9, 2023, by Prime Minister of India during Project Tiger’s 50th anniversary. Headquarters: India …

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