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Three Siberian Tiger Cubs Infested with Maggots Found in Tiny Crate at Beirut Airport

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The crate was in the airport’s customs hall. It was less than a third of a cubic metre in size. Inside were three young Siberian tigers infested with hundreds of maggots. They had been illegally imported into Lebanon. The destination … Continue reading →

Lawless Burmese Border Town is Center of Illegal Trade in Protected Species

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The Burmese government is too corrupt to be able to discharge its obligations under CITES. Mong La, Burma is governed by a lawless armed gang. The Burmese government abdicated their responsibilities to govern Mong La (aka: Little Mong La or … Continue reading →