West Sumatra authorities crack down on snares after tiger rescue
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Mongabay
West Sumatra government warns against using snares after an 11-month-old tiger cub was rescued in May.
New regulations clarify that catching protected species in snares will lead to criminal liability.
Recent incidents include the rescue of a sun bear and an elephant calf in June.
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01 — What / Thesis
West Sumatra authorities crack down on snares after tiger rescue
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02 — Who / Subject
West Sumatra BKSDA (Conservation Agency)
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03 — Where / Locus
West Sumatra, Indonesia
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04 — When / Temporality
May 21, 2026
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