Inside containers that had travelled thousands of kilometres from eastern Indonesia, dozens of rare animals from Papua were just hours away from being smuggled into the illegal wildlife trade. Investigators …
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Wildlife protection law in Indonesia
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At first, nothing about the boat seemed unusual. It had just arrived at the port in Juwana, Bajomulyo Village, Pati Regency, Jawa Tengah (Central Java) Province, blending in with others …
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Social & Culture
Papua Foils Wildlife Smuggling Attempts in March 2026 as Authorities Protect Endangered Species
by Senamanby SenamanThe line at the port moved slowly that morning. People stood with their bags, some chatting, others checking their phones, waiting for their turn to board. It was the kind …
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Social & Culture
Indonesian Authorities Foil Smuggling of 114 Endemic Papua Wildlife
by Senamanby SenamanOn February 11, 2026, a routine docking at Ahmad Yani Port in Ternate, North Maluku, led to a big step forward in protecting wildlife. Conservation officers and uniformed officers stood …
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Social & Culture
Keeping the Forest Alive: How Sustainable Production Forests in Papua Are Protecting Cassowaries and Pig-Nosed Turtles
by Senamanby SenamanIn the early morning, when the mist is still low over the forest floor in Papua, you can sometimes hear footsteps under the tall trees. These are not human footsteps; …
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Social & Culture
Papua Authority Destroys Bird-of-Paradise Crown to Break Illegal Wildlife Trade—Culture and Conservation at Crossroads
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush green heart of Papua, where the mist rolls across mountain ridges and forests shimmer with birdsong, an act of law enforcement unexpectedly ignited a national conversation. On …
