On the Trail - Robin des Bois

ked parakeet (Aratinga erythrogenys, Appendix
II) and blue-headed parrot (Pionus menstruus,
Appendix II)
Santa Cruz, Province of Andrés Ibáñez, Bolivia
September 2013
The seizure took place in the markets of Los Pozos,
Ramada , and the Cumavi fair. It’s a surprise operation
that the Colombian government carried out
in this period when the fledglings are commonly
found in the markets. It coincides with the parrots’
mating season. 5 people caught in the act were not
prosecuted. In fact it was the first time they had
been inspected. If they are ever caught red-handed
again, they will be taken to court. The birds are
quickly sent to the Ser Fauna Foundation, which
gives them all the veterinary care necessary and
can reintroduce them into their habitat. According
to a manager, the real surprise was the seizure of
turtle eggs, «which in such a large quantity places
the species in danger».
Psephotus chrysopterygius © Geoff Jones
© La razon.es
Seizure of 20 animals: a siamang (Symphalangus
syndactylus, Appendix I), several black-capped
lories (Lorius lory, Appendix II), some palm cockatoos
(Probosciger aterrimus, Appendix I), white-bellied
sea-eagles (Haliaeetus leucogaster, Appendix
II), several peacocks (phasianidae family), eclectus
parrots (Eclectus roratus, Appendix II), black eagles
(Ictinaetus malayensis, Appendix II) and yellowcrested
cockatoos (Cacatua sulphurea, Appendix I)
Surakarta, Java, Central Java Province, Indonesia
September 2013
The wild animals were seized by the National Resources
Conservation Agency and the police in Sondokoro
Park and in the bird market in Depok. The
NGO ProFauna has considered for several years that
Depok is a major centre for the illegal trafficking of
birds. Solo is the capital of Central Java Province.
© Adi Isdiarto
Los Pozos market © El Deber
Seizure of stuffed animals: a lion (Panthera leo,
Appendix II), a brown bear (Ursus arctos, Appendix
II), an elephant’s trunk and a bison’s head
(Bison bison, Appendix II)
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
September 2013
The seizure followed an inquiry being carried out
since July. The police succeeded in locating the
garage where the items offered for sale were being
stored. The suspect was arrested and the garage
and his home were searched. Another person
connected with the matter was also questioned.
Good news
The release of 31 animals in Colombia
5 monkeys, 3 frogs, 3 birds and 20 reptiles (turtles,
caimans, iguanas and boas) were released into
the wild by the District of Environment Bogota,
Colombia. Before being released into the Tolima
jungle the 5 titi monkeys (callicebus genus, Appendix
II) were subject to rehabilitation tests to observe
their natural reflexes to survive in the wild.
They were first quarantined in suitable climatic
conditions, males and females were then taught to
observe social affinity and finally, when tensions
between animals linked to the extreme stress of
captivity had decreased, they were ready to live in
society. The final phase was the most complicated:
to assess the defensive instincts of titi monkeys in
their natural habitat. In order to do so they were
placed in the presence of a healthy boa constrictor.
Ultimately the animals passed the stress test.
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On The Trail # 2. Robin des Bois