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“34 African Grey Parrots Illegally Smuggled Are Sent to Their Natural Habitats via Turkish Airlines.”- Published on Haberler

on February 13, 2025

Published on: April 9, 2025
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This article reports on the successful repatriation of 34 African Grey Parrots that were illegally smuggled from Africa to Spain. The parrots were intercepted in Spain, and Turkish Cargo facilitated their transportation back to their natural habitats free of charge. The operation involved collaboration among various international organizations, including Wild at Life e.V., the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition, the Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Forest Economy and Environment, the Ethology and Biodiversity Research Foundation (FIEB), CITES authorities, and the Jane Goodall Institute. The parrots underwent rehabilitation at the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve before being released into the wild.

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