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WPT and Asia for Animals Coalition Demand Accountability for Illegal Parrot Shipment
WPT has joined partners in the Asia for Animals Coalition in writing to the governments of Sri Lanka and Suriname calling for answers as to how 330 birds were exported to Sri Lanka on a private plane from Suriname without...
Historic Reintroduction of Yellow-shouldered Amazons in Aruba
On January 3, 2024, the Aruba National Park Foundation (FPNA) proudly announced the reintroduction of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon, or ‘Lora,’ back into Aruba’s wild landscapes after an absence of 76 years.
Global Partnerships to Combat Parrot Trafficking
In December, WPT’s Trade Specialist, Cristiana Senni, attended the 34th meeting of the Interpol Wildlife Crime Working Group in Lyon France. The meeting was a chance to meet colleagues face to face and forge new connections with law enforcement agencies...
Red-and-blue Lory Rescue: Over 100 Birds Saved from Trafficking in Indonesia
Recently in Indonesia, over a hundred highly endangered Red-and-blue Lories were seized from wildlife trade in Manado Harbour.
Lilian’s Lovebird Expedition Gets Underway
This week Dr Tiwonge Gawa sets off on a two month expedition as part of a World Parrot Trust project aimed at understanding the conservation needs of Lilian’s lovebirds. Dr. Gawa, who recently won an award as a leading International...
