The rescue of five baby orangutans from the Bichitrapur forest in Odisha's
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Wildlife trafficking and biodiversity conservation: a GS3 and Environment & Ecology case study.
Why in news
The rescue of five baby orangutans from Odisha's Bichitrapur forest has triggered an international wildlife trafficking investigation involving Indonesia.
Background
Five baby orangutans were rescued from the Bichitrapur forest in Balasore district, Odisha, on September 8. The animals are native only to Indonesia and Malaysia and are currently under quarantine at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentOrangutans are native only to Indonesia and Malaysia
- PlaceBichitrapur forest is located in the Balasore district of Odisha
- PlaceNandankanan Zoological Park is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- FactFive baby orangutans were rescued on September 8
Prelims practice question
In which district of Odisha is the Bichitrapur forest located?
- (a)Cuttack
- (b)Sambalpur
- (c)Balasore
- (d)Puri
Show answer
Answer: (c) Balasore — The note specifies that the Bichitrapur forest is located in the Balasore district of Odisha.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in curbing international wildlife trafficking and the importance of international cooperation in protecting endangered species.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Enforcement gap: Difficulty in tracking clandestine cross-border smuggling routes and identifying transit hubs
- Diplomatic friction: Complexity of DNA-based evidence for repatriation and legal ownership of smuggled fauna
Keywords: Wildlife Trafficking · Biodiversity Conservation · Transboundary Cooperation · Endangered Species · Quarantine Protocols
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