• About BCR
  • News
  • News @ BCR
  • Rescues
  • Issues
  • Cat Laws
Thursday, May 19, 2022
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

India: 27 leopard skins seized in 45 days

Carole by BCR
September 13, 2008
in News World
0 0
0
0
SHARES
8
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email
13 Sep 2008, 0341 hrs IST, Avijit Ghosh,TNN

NEW DELHI: From the border outposts of north Bengal to the small towns of Uttarakhand to the remote forest-rich district of Gondia in Maharashtra, 27 leopard skins have been seized in the past 45 days, showing up the untrammelled trade in protected species.

The latest seizure took place last Tuesday in Jaigaon, a small kasbah on the Indo-Bhutan border, that has been recently the setting for several cases of wildlife trafficking. “We had been tipped off about the skins. The carriers collected the consignment from a fruit-seller’s shop in the market. They were about to slip away when we nabbed them,” said district forest officer Ujjwal Ghosh over phone.

Two Bhutanese were arrested with three leopard skins. One skin was that of a female adult with apparent bullet injury marks. The remaining two skins were stripped off cubs, barely 7-10 days old. Wildlife experts say at least 120 leopards have been poached in 2008 and that the recent hauls (between July 27 to September 9) reveal the hand of organized gangs.

“Leopard poaching is being reported from all parts of India and cannot be treated as isolated incidents,” said Tito Joseph of the Wildlife Protection Society of India. It’s the handiwork of organized poachers who are networking with wildlife traders in India, Nepal and China. Most of these killings took place in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Maharashtra and Karnataka,” he said.

The past six weeks have seen three incidents of leopard-skin seizures in Uttarakhand’s Vikasnagar town, around 40km from Dehradun. On August 14, three sins were seized. “They were to be traded for Rs 50,000 each, though market price of leopard skins is usually double this figure,” said Devender Rawat, sub-inspector, STF.

Joseph believes speedy trials are imperative to dismantle these illegal trading networks. “Let us not forget that most organized wildlife criminals are repeat offenders,” he added.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Flora__Fauna/27_leopard_skins_seized_in_45_days/articleshow/3478067.cms


Tags: News World
Previous Post

Pa. Game Commission draws bobcat permits for upcoming season

Next Post

Train runs over tiger in UP

Carole

BCR

Big Cat Rescue is Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade

Related Posts

News World

Enrichment Program @ BIG CAT RESCUE!

May 7, 2022
70
Zanesville Massacre 18 tigers 17 lions 3 cougars gunned down
News World

Zanesville Massacre 18 tigers 17 lions 3 cougars gunned down

October 20, 2021
9k
Vanessa Hudgens Shame
Cat Laws

Cub Petting Shame

September 12, 2021
5.9k
Snow Leopard
News @ BCR

Save Snow Leopards

April 17, 2021
4.5k
Be Safe Out There!
How To Start A Sanctuary

Rules

March 31, 2020
528
Next Post

Train runs over tiger in UP

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Recent Articles

  • Film May 9, 2022
  • Enrichment Program @ BIG CAT RESCUE! May 7, 2022
  • Enrichment May 7, 2022

More From BigCatRescue

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Ways to Help

  • Newsletter SignUp
  • Donate Now
  • Shop
  • Wish List
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • View AMP Version

Save Big Cats

Donate to Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • About BCR
  • News @ BCR
  • Videos
  • Big Cat Facts
  • Cub Facts
  • Sanctuary Cats
  • Shop and Save Cats
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Abuse Issues
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist