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Title:
C'River: Customs arrest wildlife trafficker with 346 rare bird heads, other specimens
Author(s):
Uchechukwu I
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has arrested a wildlife trafficker in Cross River State with 346 rare and exotic bird heads, along with other animal specimens. "The individual was found in possession of 213 parrot heads, 29 packs of parrot feathers, 128 African hornbill heads, and five eagle heads. Additionally, we recovered one pack of eagle feathers, two chimpanzee heads, four chimpanzee hands, and four chimpanzee legs."
Series Title:
Vanguard
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
wildlife, crime, poaching, bird, bird species, primate
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