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Officials in Bangladesh safely rescued an endangered Bengal slow loris that wandered into a village and returned it to protected forest the same day. The rescue highlights growing conservation efforts to protect the world's only venomous primate from illegal trafficking and habitat loss.
Police in Argentina discovered five endangered monkeys sealed inside a taped box during a routine patrol, stopping wildlife traffickers in their tracks. The rescued primates are now safe with animal welfare experts who will prepare them for release back into the wild.
U.S. border officers rescued 39 live pythons hidden in a tractor at the Texas-Mexico border, giving the snakes a second chance at proper care. The March interception shows how alert officers protect vulnerable wildlife from illegal trafficking.
Costa Rican authorities saved five sloths, a tapir, and other wildlife from illegal trafficking operations at tourist centers. The rescue shows the country's fierce commitment to protecting its famous biodiversity.
Brazilian authorities rescued more than 1.5 metric tons of shark fins and arrested seven people in a major crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking. The raid in Bahia state dealt a serious blow to cruel finning practices that threaten vulnerable ocean species.
Eleven baby parrots smuggled across the US-Mexico border are now safe and receiving medical care after swift cooperation between wildlife officials. The rescue shows how cross-border teamwork is protecting endangered species from illegal trafficking.
Córdoba, Argentina is launching the country's first dedicated land turtle rescue center to combat illegal wildlife trafficking and save endangered species. The facility will rehabilitate trafficked turtles and return them to their natural habitat.