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Five abandoned baby orangutans discovered on an Indian plantation have sparked new efforts to crack down on illegal wildlife trafficking. The rescue is revealing gaps in wildlife protection while pushing authorities to strengthen laws and rescue operations.
Guinean authorities arrested four suspected wildlife traffickers and rescued over 2,000 dried seahorses plus dozens of shark and ray fins destined for illegal export. The operation may help dismantle a criminal network that's been smuggling protected marine life across West Africa for over 40 years.
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.
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.