Odisha to retain 5 baby orangutans as Indonesia fails to provide ownership evidence
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Wildlife trafficking and international legal complexities: a GS3 and Biodiversity Conservation case study.
Why in news
Odisha State Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia announced the state will retain five rescued baby orangutans at Nandankanan Zoological Park due to lack of ownership evidence from Indonesia.
Background
The Odisha government is retaining five baby orangutans at Nandankanan Zoological Park because Indonesia failed to provide documentary evidence of ownership. A joint investigation is underway to identify an international trafficking network involved in the rescue.
Facts for Prelims
- FactFive baby orangutans were rescued and are currently being retained by the state
- PostGanesh Ram Singh Khuntia: State Forest Minister of Odisha
Prelims practice question
With reference to the rescue of baby orangutans in Odisha, consider the following statements:
- The Odisha government is retaining five baby orangutans at Nandankanan Zoological Park.
- A joint investigation is underway to identify an international trafficking network.
- Indonesia has provided sufficient documentary evidence to claim ownership of the orangutans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: Indonesia failed to provide documentary evidence of ownership.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in curbing international wildlife trafficking and the legal complexities of establishing ownership of seized exotic species.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional hurdles: Difficulty in verifying international ownership claims for seized wildlife
- Enforcement gap: Identifying and dismantling clandestine international trafficking networks
- Conservation trade-offs: Balancing local zoo retention with international repatriation protocols
Keywords: Wildlife Trafficking · Biodiversity Conservation · International Cooperation · Legal Ownership · Zoological Management
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