Five baby orangutans, not native to India, were found in Odisha's Balasore
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Wildlife trafficking and inter-agency coordination: a GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
The discovery of five non-native baby orangutans in Odisha's Balasore district led the Forest Minister to order an investigation into an international smuggling network.
Background
Five baby orangutans were found in the Balasore district forest of Odisha and were moved to Nandankanan Zoological Park for quarantine. A special task force, police, and forest officials are investigating the incident as a potential case of international wildlife trafficking.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBalasore: A district in Odisha state where the orangutans were discovered.
- PlaceNandankanan Zoological Park: The facility where the rescued animals were taken for quarantine.
- FactFive baby orangutans were recovered from the forest area.
Prelims practice question
In which facility were the rescued non-native orangutans taken for quarantine?
- (a)Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
- (b)Simlipal National Park
- (c)Aranya Zoological Park
- (d)Nandankanan Zoological Park
Show answer
Answer: (d) Nandankanan Zoological Park — The note states that the five baby orangutans were moved to Nandankanan Zoological Park for quarantine.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in curbing international wildlife trafficking and the role of inter-agency cooperation in protecting biodiversity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Enforcement gap: Difficulty in tracking clandestine international smuggling routes and identifying source countries
- Jurisdictional friction: Coordination hurdles between state forest departments, local police, and central wildlife authorities
Keywords: Wildlife Trafficking · Biodiversity Conservation · Inter-agency Coordination · Smuggling Networks · Quarantine Protocols
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