In the past 12 months, 15 Red Panda hides have been recovered in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu alone.
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Wildlife trafficking: Six Red Pandas rescued in Laos
Three weakened pandas have died.
Fight against wildlife crimes: Nepal burns Red Panda skins
“A significant milestone in conservation”
Fight against wildlife crimes: Nepal burns Red Panda skins
“A significant milestone in conservation”
Nepal: Police stops black trade with Red Panda hide
The three men wanted to sell the fur for 2 million Nepali rupees (approx. 18,000 USD)
Nepal: Two men held with Red Panda hide
The two 24-year-old men are now under arrest for further investigation.