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Zoophilia and Bestiality Note : The term "bestiality" refers, for some of countries, to all sexual acts of a non-heterosexual nature between consenting adults. Legislation by country: Germany : Article 184a of the Penal Code Anyone who publishes pornographic content (§ 11 paragraph 3) with the subject of acts of violence or sexual acts between humans and animals shall be punished by imprisonment for up to three years or a fine. 1.broadcast or made available to the public, or 2.manufactures, obtains, supplies, stores, offers, advertises or undertakes to import or export it for the purpose of using it within the meaning of point 1 or to enable any other person to do so. 2 In the cases referred to in sentence 1 number 1, the attempt shall be punishable by law. Distribution of pornographic, violent or animal content Australia : Bestiality is illegal, but each Australian state can repeal the legislation if desired. Belgium : Is not legally defined, but has been unofficially considered a misdemeanor since 2007. Possible conviction for public indecency. Bulgaria : Zoophilia is not sanctioned by law; Physical cruelty to an animal is punished. Canada : Section 160(1) of the Criminal Code, Part V, prohibits bestiality. Danemark : Zoophilia is penalized since 2015. Ethiopia : Bestiality is illegal and "punishable by law". Finland : Zoophilia is legal as long as no physical injury is inflicted on the animal54 ; Formerly recognized as illegal but legalized in 1971. Sharing pornographic zoophile videos is legal, but trading them is illegal. France : Law of 30/11/2021 "Sexual abuse of a domesticated animal, tamed or kept in captivity is punishable by three years' imprisonment and a fine of 45,000 euros." 40. As an additional penalty, the court may prohibit the keeping of an animal, whether permanently or not, as well as registration with the FIJAIS. "Art. 521-1-3.-The act of proposing or soliciting acts constituting sexual abuse of an animal as defined in Article 521-1-1, by any means whatsoever, is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of 15,000 euros." "Art. 521-1-2.-The act of complicity in serious abuse, acts of cruelty or sexual abuse of a domesticated animal, tamed or kept in captivity, provided for in the first paragraph of Articles 521-1 and 521-1-1, and is punishable by the penalties provided for in the same Articles 521-1 and 521-1-1, the fact of knowingly recording, by any means whatsoever and on any medium whatsoever, shall constitute an act of complicity in serious abuse, acts of cruelty or sexual abuse of a domesticated animal, tamed or kept in captivity, and shall be punishable by the penalties provided for in the same Articles 521-1 and 521-1-1, and shall be punishable by the penalties provided for in the same Articles 521-1 and 521-1-1, the fact of knowingly recording, by any means whatsoever and on any medium whatsoever, images relating to the commission of the offences mentioned in this paragraph. It is an act of complicity in the mistreatment of an animal and is punishable by the fine provided for fourth class offences, to knowingly record, by any means whatsoever and on any medium whatsoever, images relating to the commission of the aforementioned offence of ill-treatment. "The act of disseminating the recording of such images on the internet is punishable by two years in prison and a fine of 30,000 euros. "This article shall not apply when the recording, possession, dissemination or consultation of these images is intended to make a contribution to a public debate in the public interest or to serve as evidence in court." Ghana : Zoophilia is illegal. "Unnatural carnal knowledge" is not permitted under the Criminal Code ofGhana.64 Hungary : Zoophilia is legal; Physical cruelty to an animal is punished. India : Zoophilia is illegal under Section 377 of the CPI (Indian Penal Code). Japan : Zoophilia is not mentioned in the law, but physical cruelty to the animals is punishable. Mexico : Bestiality is legal. Norway : Besticity has been illegal since 2008. (sources) Netherlands : Bestiality has been legal since 2010. Romania : Zoophilia is legal; Physical cruelty to an animal is punished. Russia : Zoophilia, like all practices other than heterosexual between consenting adults, is considered a mental illness and can be equivalent to compulsory psychiatric internment; If the owner of the animal files a complaint, it can become a crime that can be punished by prison. Spain : Bestiality is not legally reprimanded, but there are laws against animal abuse. Switzerland : Article 135 of the Criminal Code: 1 Anyone who manufactures, imports, deposits, puts into circulation, promotes, exhibits, offers, shows, makes available, makes available, acquires, obtains electronically or in any other way or possesses sound or visual recordings, images, other objects or representations that insistently depict acts of cruelty to adults or animals or ineffective acts of cruelty to minors that seriously violate human dignity, without any cultural or scientific value worthy of protection, shall be punished by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding three years or by a financial penalty. If the objects or representations contain actual acts of violence against minors, the perpetrator shall be punished by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding five years or a financial penalty. 2 Anyone who consumes or, for his own consumption, manufactures, imports, takes on deposit, acquires, obtains electronically or in any other way or possesses objects or representations within the meaning of para. 1, 1st sentence, shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding one year or by a financial penalty. If the objects or representations contain actual acts of violence against minors, the perpetrator shall be punished by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding three years or a financial penalty. 3 Objects are confiscated. Article 197 of the Criminal Code: 4 Anyone who manufactures, imports, deposits, puts into circulation, promotes, exhibits, offers, shows, makes available, makes available, acquires, obtains electronically or in any other way or possesses objects or representations referred to in para. 1, which contains sexual acts with animals, acts of violence between adults or sexual acts of an ineffective nature with minors, shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding three years or by a financial penalty. If the objects or representations contain actual sexual acts with minors, the penalty is a custodial sentence of up to five years or a financial penalty. 5 Anyone who consumes or, for his or her own consumption, manufactures, imports, takes on deposit, acquires, obtains electronically or in any other way or possesses objects or representations referred to in para. 1, which contains sexual acts with animals, acts of violence between adults or ineffective sexual acts with minors, shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term not exceeding one year or by a financial penalty. If the objects or representations contain actual sexual acts with minors, the penalty is a custodial sentence of up to three years or a financial penalty. 6 In the event of an offence within the meaning of paragraphs 4 and 5, the objects shall be confiscated. 7 If the perpetrator acts with the intention of enrichment, the judge shall impose a pecuniary penalty in addition to the custodial sentence. 9 The objects and representations referred to in paras. 1 to 5 that have a cultural or scientific value worthy of protection are not pornographic in nature. Türkiye : Bestiality, like all non-heterosexual practices between adults who are either single or married together, is considered a crime punishable by imprisonment. United Kingdom : Sexual Offences Act (2003): A person commits an offence who: intentionally performs an act of penetration with his penis, what is penetrated is the vagina or anus of a living animal, and He knows it, or he doesn't care if it's what is being penetrated. A person (A) commits an offence if: A intentionally causes or allows penetration of A's vagina or anus, penetration is through the penis of a living animal, and A knows this, or does not care whether it is by this that A is penetrated. A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to a fine not exceeding the law, or to both; on indictment, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years. United States : Recognized as a serious or "unnatural" crime: North Carolina, Louisiana and Puerto Rico Recognized as a major crime in the following states: Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington Recognized as a misdemeanor in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Californie, Floride, Iowa, Louisiane, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, État de New York, Dakota du Nord, Oregon, Pennsylvanie, Utah et Wisconsin. Zambia : Zoophilia is illegal. Article 115 of the penal code prohibits "unnatural acts", including "carnal relations with an animal". References: Article L512-1-1 - Internal Security Code - Légifrance (legifrance.gouv.fr) Fight against animal abuse (Legislative file in unfolded version) - National Assembly (assemblee-nationale.fr) Articles | Animal Legal & Historical Center (animallaw.info) Zoophilia — Wikipédia (wikipedia.org) (27/04/2024) SR 311.0 - Swiss Criminal Code of 21 December 1937 | Fedlex (admin.ch)

Bats Chiroptera I.U.C.N. : L.C. : Low Concern N.T. : Not Threatened VU : Vulnerable EN : Endangered CR : Critically Endangered EW : Extinct in the Wild EX : Extinct C.I.T.E.S. : Appendix I : strictly forbidden trade (or allowed by special agreements) Appendix II : restricted trade Appendix III : allowed trade not indexed : no C.I.T.E.S. status Localisation World out of Poles Threats Trade online Agriculture, some of pesticides Diseases Bush meat Traditionnal medicine Touristic trade Trade France : Including “Chiroptera” bonds in sales deeds during state real estate transfers Number of sales deeds that included a clause in favor of bats Including “Chiroptera” data in sales deeds during state real estate transfers or forest house transfers Number of sales deeds that included a clause in favor of bats Article L413-10 Version in force since 02 December 2021 Created by LAW No. 2021-1539 of 30 November 2021 - art. 46 - Code de l'environnement Ban on Acquiring and Breeding Non-Domestic Animals: It is prohibited to buy, sell, or breed non-domestic species for use in traveling shows. This ban takes effect two years after the law’s enactment (November 30, 2023). Prohibition on Keeping and Transporting Non-Domestic Animals: Traveling shows cannot keep, transport, or use non-domestic animals for performances starting seven years after the law’s enactment (November 30, 2028). Animal Welfare Provisions: Owners of affected animals will be provided with alternative accommodations ensuring the animals’ well-being. Exceptions: The Minister for Nature Protection can grant exceptions if suitable accommodations for the animals are unavailable. Certificates and Permits: New permits for keeping or showcasing non-domestic animals in traveling shows will no longer be issued, and existing permits will be revoked when animals leave. Animal Registration: Traveling establishments must register their animals in a national database within six months of the law’s promulgation. This law seeks to protect wildlife and promote humane treatment by phasing out the use of non-domestic animals in traveling shows. United States : Some animals, such as bats, insects, and snails, are known to carry zoonotic diseases. Importation of such animals for any purpose requires permits from CDC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Because bats can be infected with and transmit rabies, permits are not issued for the importation of bats as pets. Etiologic agents, hosts, or vectors of human disease, including microorganisms, insects, biological materials, tissues, certain live animals (e.g., live snails), and animal products may require a CDC permit for importation or transfer into the United States. CDC permits for approved scientific, exhibition, or educational purposes are issued through the CDC Import Permit Program. Internet trade The species Kerivoula picta , like other microbats, is sold on online platforms for decorative purposes as well as as souvenirs for tourists. According to Coleman et al. (2024), sales of Kerivoula picta and other bats are decreasing between December 2022 and January 2023, but are predominant in Western countries, reaching more than 500 offers listed on eBay for the United States. According to a study led by Hunter et al . (2024), over a period of 18-months, the sale of 4479 different bat products have been identified , derived from 47 different species. On Etsy, it is estimated that over 10,000 items were sold over the study period, including skulls, skeletons, taxidermy, framed displays and jewellery. The sellers of these items were predominantly located in Europe, North America and Hong Kong, whilst analysis of the ranges of the species advertised in listings indicated that South and South East Asia are likely to be hotspots of sourcing for this trade. Moreover, bat ornaments are largely sold as collectible oddities. Cynopterus brachyotis (I.U.C.N. : L.C. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Eonycteris spelaea (I.U.C.N. : L.C. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Kerivoula picta (I.U.C.N. : N.T. - soon revised, C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Decreasing Kerivoula pellucida (I.U.C.N. : N.T. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Decreasing Nycteris javanica (I.U.C.N. : V.U. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Decreasing Picture : Hansmuller, 2015, Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Leiden) Pipistrellus javanicus (I.U.C.N. : L.C. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) Pipistrellus kuhlii (I.U.C.N. : L.C. , C.I.T.E.S. : not indexed) References : PNA_Chiropteres_2016-2025.pdf (biodiversite.gouv.fr) http://www.economie.gouv.fr/cessions Bats | Bringing an Animal into U.S. | Importation | CDC Muscardin volant — Wikipédia (wikipedia.org) Bat Trade Working Group - IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group (iucnbsg.org) Frontiers | Bat E-Commerce: Insights Into the Extent and Potential Implications of This Dark Trade (frontiersin.org) Increasing concern over trade in bat souvenirs from South-east Asia | Oryx | Cambridge Core Endangered Species Act Protections Sought for Painted Woolly Bats - Center for Biological Diversity Increasing concern over trade in bat souvenirs from South-east Asia | Oryx | Cambridge Core Joanna Coleman, Nistara Randhawa, Joe Chun-Chia Huang, Tigga Kingston, Benjamin P Y-H Lee, Joy M O’Keefe, Abigail Rutrough, Vu Dinh Thong, Susan M Tsang, Chris R Shepherd. 2024, Dying for décor: quantifying the online, ornamental trade in a distinctive bat species, Kerivoula picta Sara Bronwen Hunter, Julie Weeds, Fiona Mathews. 2024, Monitoring the trade in bat taxidermy and specimens on e-commerce platforms - ScienceDirect - Biological Conservation (299,110827) Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance

Pyrenean desman Galemys pyrenaicus David Perez Localization Galemys pyrenaicus pyrenaicus : Pyrenees (France, Andorra and Spain) Galemys pyrenaicus rufulus : Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) Threats Cultures, agriculture Fishing and Recreation Dams Invasive species Non-native diseases Land and water pollution Droughts Population Highly fragmented, declining populations I.U.C.N. : E.N. - Endangered C.I.T.E.S : Not indexed Convention de Berne : Appendix II - Strictly Protected Wildlife Species Trade France : Article 1 of the Decree of 17 April 1981 Repealed by Decree of 23 April 2007 - article 8, intial version Amended by Order 2007-02-19 art. 1 JORF 19 April 2007 The destruction, alteration or degradation of the particular environment of mammals of the following non-domestic species, the destruction, mutilation, capture or removal, intentional disturbance, naturalization of individuals of these species or, whether living or dead, their transport, peddling, use or offering for sale, are prohibited throughout the national territory and at all times, selling or buying them: - Talpidae : Pyrenees desman (Galemys pyrenaicus ). Article L413-10 Version in force since 02 December 2021 Created by LAW No. 2021-1539 of 30 November 2021 - art. 46 - Code de l'environnement Ban on Acquiring and Breeding Non-Domestic Animals: It is prohibited to buy, sell, or breed non-domestic species for use in traveling shows. This ban takes effect two years after the law’s enactment (November 30, 2023). Prohibition on Keeping and Transporting Non-Domestic Animals: Traveling shows cannot keep, transport, or use non-domestic animals for performances starting seven years after the law’s enactment (November 30, 2028). Animal Welfare Provisions: Owners of affected animals will be provided with alternative accommodations ensuring the animals’ well-being. Exceptions: The Minister for Nature Protection can grant exceptions if suitable accommodations for the animals are unavailable. Certificates and Permits: New permits for keeping or showcasing non-domestic animals in traveling shows will no longer be issued, and existing permits will be revoked when animals leave. Animal Registration: Traveling establishments must register their animals in a national database within six months of the law’s promulgation. This law seeks to protect wildlife and promote humane treatment by phasing out the use of non-domestic animals in traveling shows. References : biodiversite.gouv.fr/projet-pna/wp-content/uploads/PNA_desman_des_pyrenees.pdf Galemys pyrenaicus (Desman pyrénéen) (iucnredlist.org) Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance

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Sturgeons Acipenseriformes Localisation Northern Atlantic, Northern America, Eurasia Threats Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources (for Humans and animals) Dams & water management/use Problematic native species/diseases Domestic & urban waste water Industrial & military effluents Agricultural & forestry effluents Recreational activities Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases Mining & quarrying Shipping lanes Housing & urban areas Commercial & industrial areas Marine & freshwater aquaculture Garbage & solid waste Excess energy Housing & urban areas Commercial & industrial areas Annual & perennial non-timber crops Livestock farming & ranching Logging & wood harvesting Renewable energy Droughts Human and veterinary medicine Manufacturing chemicals trade Wearing apparel and accessories Sport hunting and specimen collecting Population General : Decreasing I.U.C.N. : Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum ) : VU - Vulnerable Yangtze Sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus ) : E.W. - Extinct in the Wild Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens ) : EN - Endangered Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris ) : EN - Endangered Sakhalin Sturgeon (Acipenser mikadoi ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Adriatic sturgon (Acipenser naccarii ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus ) : VU - Vulnerable Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : EN - Endangered Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Sevruga - Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : C .R. - Critically endangered European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio ) : C .R. - Critically endangered White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus ) : VU - Vulnerable Kaluga ( Huso dauricus ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Sturgeon Chub (Macrhybopsis gelida ) : L.C. - Least Concern Chinese paddlefish ( Psephurus gladius ) : EX - Extinct (2019) Small Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus ) : C .R. - Critically endangered Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus ) : VU - Vulnerable Alabama Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus suttkusi ) : C .R. - Critically endangered C.I.T.E.S : Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum ) : Appendix I (01/07/1975) Yangtze Sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Sakhalin Sturgeon (Acipenser mikadoi ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Adriatic sturgeon ( Acipenser naccarii ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio ) : Appendix I (29/07/1983) White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Kaluga ( Huso dauricus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Sturgeon Chub (Macrhybopsis gelida ) : Not Indexed Chinese paddlefish ( Psephurus gladius ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Small Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) Alabama Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus suttkusi ) : Appendix II (01/04/1998) EU Wildlife Trade Regulations : Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum ) : Annex A (20/05/2023) Yangtze Sturgeon (Acipenser dabryanus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Sakhalin Sturgeon (Acipenser mikadoi ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Adriatic sturgeon ( Acipenser naccarii ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio ) : Annex A (20/05/2023) White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Kaluga ( Huso dauricus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Chinese paddlefish ( Psephurus gladius ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Sturgeon Chub (Macrhybopsis gelida ) : Not Indexed Small Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Alabama Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus suttkusi ) : Annex B (20/05/2023) Trade International : CITES : cf. previously Bonn Convention (1979) : Protects migratory species, including the sturgeon, under Annexes I and II. Berne Convention (1979) : Ensures conservation of wildlife in Europe, listing the sturgeon under Annex II. OSPAR Convention (1992) : Focuses on the marine environment of the Northeast Atlantic, identifying sturgeon as a species in decline. Afghanistan : CITES (17/05/2013) All exports are suspended. Azerbaijan : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sa] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 EU decision : Negative ; W - Wild (13/12/2010) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar, meat and products [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Negative ; W - Wild (03/12/2010) Bulgaria : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Canada : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Saint John River/Bay of Fundy] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 China (PRC) : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Kaluga ( Huso dauricus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Amur/Heilongjiang River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Amur/Heilongjiang River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) European Union : Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC, 1992) : Annex II: Requires the designation of special conservation zones for sturgeon. Annex IV: Mandates strict protection of species against disturbances and habitat damage. Six French sites, including the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, are Natura 2000 sites designated for sturgeon conservation. Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97: Controls the trade of wildlife species, listing sturgeon under Annex A, prohibiting international trade except for scientific purposes. France : Article L436-9 of the Environmental Code (31/12/2006) The administrative authority responsible for freshwater fisheries may authorise the capture, transport or sale of fish at any time, for health, scientific and ecological purposes, in particular to enable them to be rescued, counted, reproduced, to promote restocking and to remedy biological imbalances: under national legislation, its transport and release only require a "fishing" permit under - Article L436-9 of the Environmental Code, instructed by the DDT in charge of freshwater fishing. Article L.432-1 of the Environmental Code Prohibits activities that threaten spawning grounds and aquatic species. Arrêté of December 20, 2004 Bans the fishing, selling, and habitat destruction of sturgeon nationwide. Arrêté of April 14, 1981 Targeted specific areas like the Gironde estuary. Article L.321-8 of the Environmental Code: Limits material extraction to prevent the destruction of critical aquatic habitats. Decree No. 2008-283 of March 25, 2008 Protects spawning and feeding areas for sturgeon and other aquatic species. Arrêté of September 22, 1994 Prohibits quarrying in riverbeds to maintain ecosystem integrity. Arrêté of April 1, 2008 Sets technical standards for freshwater aquaculture to prevent environmental harm. Local Orders for Habitat Protection: Prefectural Decree of November 7, 1985: Protects sturgeon spawning areas in the Lot-et-Garonne section of the Garonne River. Prefectural Decree of April 17, 1990 Safeguards spawning zones in the Gironde section of the Garonne. Additional decrees from 2013 to 2014 inventory key spawning and feeding zones for enforcement under Article L.432-3 of the Environmental Code. Given the conservation measures for sturgeon, exports of caviar from wild animals have been banned since 2011. Iran : Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Negative ; W - Wild (03/12/2010) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/03/2016) Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Discussed at SRG; W - C - Captive-bred animals (19/09/2023) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 EU decision : Negative ; W - Wild (03/12/2010) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Negative ; W - Wild (03 /12 /2010) Kazakhstan : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/03/2016) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 EU decision : Positive (15/05/2002) Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 EU decision : Negative ; W - Wild (14/09/2010) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Negative ; W - Wild (14 /09 /2010) Romania : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russia : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Kaluga ( Huso dauricus ) Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Amur/Heilongjiang River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/03/2016) Ship Sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 EU decision : Negative ; W - Wild (14 /09 /2010 ) Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Amur/Heilongjiang River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : Negative ; W - Wild (14 /09 /2010) Serbia : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ship Sturgeon (Acipens er nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Turkmenistan : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (07/11/2016) Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ship Sturgeon (Acipens er nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Caspian sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ukraine : Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Beluga sturgeon (Huso huso ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Ship Sturgeon (Acipens er nudiventris ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Stellate Sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Russian/Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [North West Black Sea and Lower Danube River] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Azov sea] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 United States : NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2014/036 (11/08/2014) The United States wishes to inform CITES Parties that the following species of sturgeon were listed as Endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act : Acipenser naccarii (Adriatic sturgeon) Acipenser sturio (European sturgeon) in western Europe Acipenser sinensis (Chinese sturgeon) in the Yangtze River basin Acipenser mikadoi (Sakhalin sturgeon) Huso dauricus (Kaluga sturgeon) in the Amur River Basin/Sea of Japan/Sea of Okhotsk region. The new listing makes it illegal to import into or export from the United States any of these sturgeon species, including live or dead specimens, parts or products. It also provides for various domestic prohibitions. Resolution of the Conference of the Parties Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus ) : Quota : 0 (2024) Caviar and meat [Saint John River/Bay of Fundy] - Quota year runs from 1st March 2024 through 28 February 2025 Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus ) : EU decision : Positive ; W - Wild (22 /06 /2011 ) Uzbekistan : Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon (Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni ) : UE decision : SRG Referral ; W - Wild (12/09/2013) Caviar : legal and illegal trade Caviar, a luxury product derived from the roe of sturgeons and paddlefish, is strictly regulated under international law to prevent illegal trade and protect endangered species. These regulations are enforced through the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) labelling system. CITES Labelling Requirements : Applicability: The labelling requirements apply exclusively to sturgeon and paddlefish caviar. "Caviar substitutes" or roe from non-CITES-listed fish are not regulated under CITES. Labelling System: Every container of caviar—whether from wild-caught or farmed sources—must have a non-reusable label. The label must either seal the container or be affixed in a way that shows evidence of tampering. Information on Labels: Labels must include detailed information to ensure traceability: Species Code: A three-letter identifier for the sturgeon species (e.g., BAE for Acipenser baerii). Source Code: Indicates whether the caviar is wild-caught or farmed. Country of Origin Code: ISO two-letter code for the country of origin. Year of Harvest/Repackaging: The year when the sturgeon was harvested or the caviar was repackaged. Processing/Repackaging Plant Code: A unique code for the plant, following national registration systems. Lot Number or CITES Export/Re-Export Certificate Number: Tracks the caviar batch and ensures compliance with trade permits. Licensing and Oversight: All caviar processors, exporters, and repackagers must be licensed by their national CITES management authority. Processing and repackaging plants must adhere to national and international standards. Legislative Protections in Practice : Consumer Role: Labels enable consumers to distinguish legal caviar from illegal products, helping combat wildlife trafficking. EU Compliance: Since May 2006, the European Union has made the CITES labelling system mandatory for both domestic and international caviar trade. Farmed Caviar Concerns: Aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector, especially in countries like Bulgaria and Romania. While farming can support local economies and conserve wild sturgeons, it may also be exploited to launder illegally sourced caviar. Impact on Illegal Trade : The standardized CITES labelling system is a critical tool for law enforcement to trace the origin of caviar, prevent the laundering of illegal products, and safeguard endangered sturgeon species. By requiring transparent labelling and licensing, the trade regulations aim to protect wild sturgeon populations while supporting sustainable aquaculture practices. This system serves as a model for combating illegal wildlife trade by ensuring that consumers and authorities can trace caviar back to its legitimate source. The Danube River is the last European stronghold for functional populations of sturgeon, including beluga, Russian, stellate, and sterlet sturgeons. However, illegal fishing and trade, coupled with habitat destruction, have pushed these species toward extinction. Despite strict regulations, illegal sturgeon trade thrives, endangering these ancient fish. Illegal Trade and Violations (Ludwig et al ., 2023) Wild-Caught Sturgeon Products: A market survey across Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine revealed 21% of sturgeon products (meat and caviar) came from wild-caught sturgeons, despite fishing bans in the Danube and Black Sea. DNA and isotope analysis confirmed these findings, with sterlet being the most common species detected. CITES and EU Labeling Violations: 29% of caviar samples violated international and EU wildlife trade regulations. Issues included: Missing or incorrect CITES labels. Mislabeled products, such as falsely claiming wild origin or misidentifying species. Poor compliance with packaging requirements, where labels did not properly seal containers. Some products declared as sturgeon were revealed to be substitutes, including European catfish and Nile perch. Consumer Deception: Products from aquaculture were falsely marketed as wild-caught, indicating high demand for wild sturgeon. A sample from Ukraine, declared as sterlet caviar, was synthetic, containing DNA from hybrid species commonly farmed in China. Conservation and Enforcement Issues Poaching Threatens Populations: Wild-caught sturgeon products highlight the severe impact of poaching, which undermines conservation efforts and threatens the survival of Danube sturgeons. The lack of spawning partners, caused by dams and habitat loss, increases hybridization, further endangering populations. Weak Enforcement: Insufficient controls and enforcement allow the illegal trade to flourish. Issues include limited resources, low political priority, inadequate laboratory technology, and corruption. Selective Fishing: While the study found no evidence of sex-selective fishing among analyzed meat samples, scientific monitoring in Romania indicated a concerning bias toward males, possibly signaling underreporting of female catches. References : pna-esturgeon-2020-2029-complet-high-quality-v101120.pdf Article L436-9 - Code de l'environnement - Légifrance Microsoft Word - E-Notif-2014-036.docx Publications Office 77_summary_srg.pdf DRAFT - SHORT SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE 54TH MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC REVIEW GROUP ON TRADE IN WILD FAUNA AND FLORA1 3 DECEMBER 2010 DRAFT - SHORT SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE 53RD MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC REVIEW GROUP ON TRADE IN WILD FAUNA AND FLORA1 14 SEPTEMBER 2010 CITES Microsoft Word - SRG 98 short SOC_v3 final rev 30.01.24 23rd summary Huso dauricus (Kaluga) Huso huso (Beluga) Acipenser persicus (Persian Sturgeon) Acipenser naccarii (Adriatic Sturgeon) Acipenser sturio (European Sturgeon) Acipenser oxyrinchus (Atlantic Sturgeon) Acipenser fulvescens (Lake Sturgeon) Acipenser medirostris (Green Sturgeon) Acipenser brevirostrum (Shortnose Sturgeon) Psephurus gladius (Chinese Paddlefish) Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni (Small Amu-Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon) Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni (Amu Darya Shovelnose Sturgeon) Acipenser baerii (Siberian Sturgeon) Acipenser nudiventris (Ship Sturgeon) Acipenser dabryanus (Yangtze Sturgeon) Acipenser sinensis (Chinese Sturgeon) Acipenser stellatus (Stellate Sturgeon) Scaphirhynchus suttkusi (Alabama Sturgeon) Scaphirhynchus albus (Pallid Sturgeon) Macrhybopsis gelida (Sturgeon Chub) Acipenser schrenckii (Amur Sturgeon) Scaphirhynchus platorynchus (Shovelnose Sturgeon) Acipenser transmontanus (White Sturgeon) Acipenser ruthenus (Sterlet) Acipenser mikadoi (Sakhalin Sturgeon) Acipenser gueldenstaedtii (Russian Sturgeon) Huso dauricus : Species+ Huso huso : Species+ Acipenser persicus : Species+ Acipenser naccarii : Species+ Acipenser sturio : Species+ Acipenser oxyrinchus : Species+ Acipenser fulvescens : Species+ Acipenser medirostris : Species+ Acipenser brevirostrum : Species+ Psephurus gladius : Species+ Pseudoscaphirhynchus hermanni : Species+ Pseudoscaphirhynchus kaufmanni : Species+ Siberian strugeon : Species+ Acipenser nudiventris : Species+ Acipenser dabryanus : Species+ Acipenser sinensis : Species+ Acipenser stellatus : Species+ Scaphirhynchus suttkusi : Species+ Scaphirhynchus albus : Species+ Acipenser schrenckii : Species+ Scaphirhynchus platorynchus : Species+ Acipenser transmontanus : Species+ Acipenser ruthenus : Species+ Acipenser mikadoi : Species+ Acipenser gueldenstaedtii : Species+ 01_Sturgeons_ENG_05_HiRes Caviar: read the labels! | Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry and Ministry of Budget and Public Accounts universal_labelling_requirements_caviar.pdf Ludwig et al., 2023 - Poaching and illegal trade of Danube sturgeons: Current Biology

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Smart Research 29 éléments trouvés pour « » Golden lion tamarin | Ouranos Golden lion-tamarin Leontopithecus rosalia Localization Brazil ​ Threats Urbanization Extension of roads and railways Crops, Agriculture, Livestock Plantation for wood and pulp, deforestation Coal mining Fires and fire suppression Poaching ​ Population 1400, very fragmented, decreasing population​ ​ I.I.C.N. : E.N. - Endangered C.I.T.E.S : Appendix I (01/07/1975) EU Wildlife Trade Regulations : Appendix A and Appendix I for the entire genus Leontopithecus (20/05/2023) ​ Trade ​ Trade prohibited Références : Leontopithecus rosalia (Golden Lion Tamarin) (iucnredlist.org) Species+ (speciesplus.net) Official Journal of the European Union Members | Ouranos Members Official partners of the OURANOS Project ABConservation France - Philippines Joined at 31/10/2023 Sumatra Ecoproject Indonesia Joined at 30/11/2023 Résilience Internationale France Joined at 21/12/2023 Name Country Joined at (date) About us | Ouranos ABOUT US OURANOS detailed The OURANOS network aims to involve as many people as possible in participatory work between citizens, institutions and scientists ! Our story It all started with a bee... In August 2021, the "Mahout", founder and current president of the project, was watching a video about animals on his mobile phone when he learned that representatives of the species "Wallace's giant bee" (Megachile pluto ), vulnerable and almost impossible to find in the wild, were for sale on eBay. From then on, the idea of ​​a digital network project against online poaching emerged. Initially alone, the Mahout surrounded himself, from October 2022 to June 2023, with a crack team, as part of a mobilization organized by the Green Office of the University of Liège (Belgium). Chronology 08/2021 Idea for a project to denounce fraudulent offers on online sales platforms. Offers about endangered species are reported on the platforms directly but are not removed. Some letters to politicians are sent without any results. 05/07/2022 - 05/09/2022 13/11/2022 - 15/12/2022 The projet OURANOS supports the animals in Ukraine and facing isolated events. Idea of a network creation to convoy animals and help zoos in Ukraine. Beginning of an officious partnership with Résilience Internationale. ​ Campaign to save animals from the Mykolaev Zoo with the support of La Tanière zoo and Résilience Internationale. According to the zoo, their animals didn't need​ any help, so, the operation ended.​ ​​​​ 11/01/2023 Official adoption of the name "OURANOS" for "OUR Alliance for kNOwledge and Species" by the original team. 18/01/2023 12/02/2023 - 23/04/2023 10/02/2023 The OURANOS Project is officially presented to the Green Office at the University of Liège. ​ The OURANOS Project, via its founder, takes part in the support of a coalition led by Résilience Internationale, with the support of Vet4Cats/Vet4Ukraine to support the Woof Division Charitable Fondation in Kharkiv. ​ Pool for pets and veterinary cares in Karkhiv.​ 14/02/2023 17/02/2023 - 06/03/2023 Creation of the Twitter account of the project (Ouranos project (@OuranosProject) / Twitter ). ​ ​ ​ Part in the sterilisation campaign for cats in Ukraine, led by Vet4Ukraine, with the support of Résilience Internationale. 17/03/2023 23/04/2023 - 02/11/2023 Creation of the Youtube channel (OURANOS Anti-Poaching Project - YouTube ). ​ ​ ​ Campaign to support the Sudan Animal Rescue, in Khartoum, supported by Résilience Internationale. The goal was transferring some animals to the Giza zoo, that supported the project to welcome small cats. The association Four Paws took the reins to transfer the animals to Al'Mawa center in Jordan. 07/10/2023 Triggering the concretization and clarification of OURANOS objectives. 28/06/2024 - 04/07/2024 06/07/2024 16/08/2024 Campaign on bats selling and CITES status. Breaking up of a Facebook account that sold rhinoceros horns. eBay removes all listings of Kerivoula picta and of most bats. Etsy updates the day before its policy on prohibited wildlife to include all bats. 20/08/2024 - ... "Indi Raja" operation. Campaign to stop the elephants use and abuse during the Kandy Esala Perahera. ​ Our goal is to invite all Internet users to report poaching and fraudulent offers of endangered species on online sales sites and platforms to certified experts. The goal is not to harm these platforms, but to stop poaching and encourage decision-makers to take concrete measures to stem the scourge of online poaching and species trafficking, particularly on the black market. We also plan to eventually partner with scientific and (inter)national institutions, associations and decision-makers on these platforms to ensure general and concrete consistency in the fight against poaching and its causes. Our Goal​ How should OURANOS be used ? Search a website or online sales platform for any suspicious advert relating to the animal species being sold. Once the suspicious ad has been found, consult the identification sheets on this site (tab "Identification sheets" and "smart research"), in order to determine whether the species concerned is threatened or not. This step can be carried out automatically on certain sites concerned as soon as possible. Click on the “report” or "signal" tab on the site in question when it is present, before contacting the OURANOS Project. The OURANOS Project will highlight the offer on social networks and carry out events and rallyings focused on similar offers to get rid of them legally and/or on the websites itself When the suspicious offers are sent to the OURANOS Project, the partners on the field are contacted to save the living animals on the offers and carry them to a shelter, or at least to seize the dead ones The team Founder and President - active The Mahout @OuranosProject Original team - inactive E. ROLOS @OuranosProject Original te am - inactive L. ROUAULT @OuranosProject Original te am - inactive M. DEDEKEN @OuranosProject Documents | Ouranos Documents Founding documents of the OURANOS Project The Projet Original presentation of the OURANOS anti-poaching project, 18/01/2023 Organigram Organigram of the OURANOS anti-poaching project Poster Poster presented at HERA Awards, carried out by Maria-Giulia DRUART, with the help of Alexandre PINNA, 08/04/2023 Poster Partners Projet OURANOS sumed up to the partners ABConservation and SUMECO, daté du 04/12/2023 OURANOS through the World Map of the counties des pays welcoming offical partners of the OURANOS Project - Update : 31/12/2023 OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS OURANOS Binturong | Ouranos Binturong Arctictis binturong Localization Asie du Sud-Est ​ Threats Urbanization Cultures, Agriculture Planting wood and pulp Logging Hunting for fur and human food Pet trade Traditional medicine ​ Population Decreasing ​ U.I.C.N. : V.U. - Vulnérable C.I.T.E.S: Appendix III (16/03/1989) - sale possible with permit or certificate appropriate to the legislation EU Wildlife Trade Regulations: Appendix C in India (under discussion for Indonesia) - species listed in CITES Appendix III, unless EU Member States have expressed a reservation ​ ​ Trade ​ Canada, United States: In most states in the United States as well as Canada and many Western countries, it is illegal to keep binturongs as pets. States like California have the strictest laws and ban these animals altogether. However, there are also states in which the possession of exotic animals is not regulated at all and others may apply for a permit. As binturongs are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, their trade and import are prohibited. So, while it's probably legal to own in some states, legal issues can arise in addition to ethical concerns among other domestic issues, with a binturong as a pet. ​ ​ France: Any animal not included in the list of domestic animals set by ministerial decree is a wild animal. The binturong is not on this list. For animals coming from a country other than France, the marking must be carried out within eight days of arrival at the place of detention. However, this provision does not apply to animals whose stay in France does not exceed three months, provided that they are marked in accordance with the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora known as CITES. For zoological parks, certificate(s) of capacity and opening authorization(s) are required for captivity. ​ ​ India: The Management Authority of India informed the Secretariat that the Government of India has banned the export for commercial purposes of all wild specimens of species listed in CITES Appendices I, II and III, with the exception of certain plant foods. ​ ​ Indonesia: Ongoing negotiations regarding the establishment of the binturong in Annex C of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. It is mainly from Indonesia that the sale of "kopi luwak" ("civet coffee"), generated by the excrement of civets, but also of binturongs on the island of Sumatra, is recorded. Binturongs are also found in the exotic pet trade, especially in East Kalimantan. ​ ​ Laos :​ Suspension of trade in specimens of CITES-listed species with the Lao People's Democratic Republic, in line with the recommendations of the Standing Committee. Recommendation maintained until further notice. ​ ​ Malaysia: Civets (Viverridae), including binturongs, are traded for their meat throughout Peninsular Malaysia. ​ ​ Philippines :​ The commercial export of wild-caught wildlife specimens is prohibited. Only specimens bred in captivity by breeders licensed and registered by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) can be exported. ​ ​ Vietnam : In Viet Nam, there are some recent reports of this species being kept as pets or as show animals in hotels, and the species is also traded for wild meat and traditional medicine markets, for which a wide range of animal species are hunted. ​ ​ ​ ​ References : Arctictis binturong (Binturong) (iucnredlist.org) ​ CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2018/031 CONCERNING: INDIA Geneva, 26 March 2018 Ban on trade in wild fauna and flora, except certain specimens of Dalbergia latifolia and Dalbergia sissoo (E-Notif-2018-031.pdf (cites.org) ) ​ CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2010/038 CONCERNING: 1. 2. This Notification is being distributed at the request of the Philippines. Geneva, 29 November 2010 PHILIPPINES Prohibition of trade in CITES specimens (E038.pdf (cites.org) ) ​ CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2016/011 CONCERNING: Geneva, 11 February 2016 LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC ​ CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2015/013 CONCERNING: LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Recommendation to suspend trade Geneva, 19 March 2015 (E-Notif-2015-013_0.pdf (cites.org) ) ​ COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/966 of 15 May 2023 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 to reflect the amendments adopted at the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32023R0966 ) ​ 90TH MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC REVIEW GROUP ON TRADE IN WILD FAUNA AND FLORA1 10 JUNE 2020 ONLINE MEETING SHORT SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS (90_summary_SRG.pdf (europa.eu) ) ​ Arrêté du 11 août 2006 fixant la liste des espèces, races ou variétés d'animaux domestiques - Légifrance (legifrance.gouv.fr) ) ​ Arrêté du 8 octobre 2018 fixant les règles générales de détention d'animaux d'espèces non domestiques - Légifrance (legifrance.gouv.fr) ​ Les Annexes I, II et III de la CITES | CITES ​ Commerce d’espèces sauvages (europa.eu) Can You Own A Pet Binturong? Everything You Should Know! (koalapets.com) ​ Un binturong mis en vente ? Bureau France 57 rue Cuvier MNHN CP31 75005 Paris, France ​ Bureau Philippines 88 Paduga Road, Barangay santa Monica Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines Pays Offre frauduleuse de vente de binturong (URL) Merci pour votre envoi ! Envoyer OURANOS Philippines : ouranosphilippines@gmail.com ​ ABConservation : contact@abconservation.org MON ÉVÉNEMENT | Ouranos mar. 10 sept. | Bureaux Wix MON ÉVÉNEMENT Profitez de cet espace pour donner davantage de détails sur l'événement. RSVP Heure et lieu 10 sept. 2024, 18:00 – 11 sept. 2024, 21:00 Bureaux Wix, 500 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 À propos de l'événement Utilisez cet espace pour donner plus de détails sur l'événement, ex. programme, intervenants, infos importantes et plus. Pour personnaliser ce texte, dirigez-vous vers Gérer événement > Détails événement. Ceci est un paragraphe sur votre événement. 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Localization Mayotte (France) ​ Threats Cultures, agriculture Hunting and trapping of land animals Invasive species Non-native diseases Population Number of individuals unknown, highly fragmented populations ​ I.U.C.N. : E.N. - Endangered C.I.T.E.S : Not indexed ​ Trade France : ​ Order No. 361/DEAL/SPR/2018 of December 3, 2018 The species itself does not have any legal economic value because its capture, possession and trade are prohibited by law. ​ ​ ​ Prefectural Order No. 361/DEAL/SEPR/2018 of 14 December 2018 Prohibition throughout the territory of Mayotte of the destruction or removal of eggs or nests, as well as the mutilation, destruction, capture or removal, intentional disturbance, naturalization, whether they are alive or dead, their transport, peddling, use, possession, offering for sale, sale or purchase. 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