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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 OURANOS Project sumed up to the partners ABConservation and SUMECO Date : 04/12/2023 OURANOS through the World Map of the partners of OURANOS Project - Update : 31/12/2024 Message to the President of the French Republic (French) Date : 21/05/2021 Message to the President of the European Parliament Date : 15/04/2022 "Green Digital Bridge" Presentation dealing with the project of partnership between the OURANOS Project and the Bhutan Ecological Society Date : 21/06/2025

Binturong Arctictis binturong ⒸEmmanuel Baril Localization South-Eastern Asia 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 (12/04/2001) - 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 : Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA): Canada enforces CITES through the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA). This legislation requires permits for the import and export of CITES-listed species, including binturongs. Environment and Climate Change Canada administers WAPPRIITA, ensuring compliance with CITES and regulating trade to prevent over-exploitation of species. China (PRC) : Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China (2022 Version): This law prohibits the hunting, killing, and illegal trade of wildlife under national key protection. (Wildlife Protection Law of the PRC (2022 Version) ) China Red List: The binturong is listed as "Critically Endangered" on the China Red List, highlighting the severe threat to its population in the country. (Binturong (Arctictis binturong)-Thai National Parks) 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. 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. India : Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: In India, the binturong is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides the highest level of protection. This includes a ban on hunting and trade, and offenses are punishable with imprisonment and fines. (the_wild_life_(protection)_act,_1972.pdf ) 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 : Act No. 5 of 1990 on Conservation of Living Resources and Their Ecosystems: This act protects wildlife species, including the binturong, and prohibits their trade without proper authorization. Government Regulation No. 7 of 1999: This regulation concerns the preservation of flora and fauna and includes provisions for the protection of species like the binturong. Commercial trade is permissible for second generation captive-bred individuals by facilities that have been approved by the government. According to the law and Gomez L. & Shepherd C. (2024), illegal possession of a protected species incurs a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of IDR100mil (~ USD6,350). Based on seizure data analysis, most penalties meted out were low i.e., below 1 year imprisonment and fines of less than IDR5mil (~ USD318). (Lalita Gomez & Chris R. Shepherd, "The illegal trade of binturongs in Indonesia (arctictis binturong)", Discover Animals , Volume 1, article number 27 ) Moreover, 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. Internet : In Gomez and Shepherd's study, there were at least 594 advertisements for binturongs observed during the survey period (1 July 2023 to 1 October 2023). The majority of these were found on Facebook (97.6%), and to a much lesser extent, on TikTok (2.2%) and one on Instagram. Japan : Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) and the Customs Act: Japan enforces CITES through the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) and the Customs Act . These laws regulate the import and export of CITES-listed species, including binturongs, ensuring that such trade does not threaten their survival. (traffic.org/site/assets/files/12923/crossing_the_red_line_en-forweb.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com ) Binturongs are found in specific cafés, where people can feed and touch them. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) oversees Japan's compliance with CITES, including the regulation of live wild animals and wildlife products. (About CITES / METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ) Korea (North) : CITES Status: North Korea is not a signatory to CITES, which complicates enforcement of international wildlife trade regulations within its borders. (Wildlife Under Siege: State-Linked Trafficking Uncovered in North Korea - Climate Fact Checks ) Despite the lack of formal CITES obligations, there are reports of illegal wildlife trade activities, including the trade of endangered species like binturongs, often involving cross-border transactions. (Opinion: North Korea’s hidden wildlife trade: new research reveals state involvement | UCL News - UCL – University College London ) Korea (South) : CITES Membership: South Korea became a CITES Party in 1993. While there is no specific mention of binturongs, the country adheres to CITES regulations, which would apply to all Appendix III species, including binturongs. (Domestic measures | CITES ) South Korea has implemented national regulations to control the import and export of CITES-listed species, ensuring that trade does not threaten their survival. 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 : Protection of Wildlife Act 1972: This act provides for the protection of wildlife in Malaysia, including the binturong. It prohibits hunting, capturing, and trading of protected species without appropriate licenses. (Malaysia_wildllife_Act686-5_8_2014.pdf ) Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716): This act provides for the conservation of wildlife in Malaysia, including the binturong. It prohibits the hunting, capturing, and trading of protected species without appropriate licenses. (faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/mal107883.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com ) Maldives : International Trade Controls on Endangered Species Act (Law No. 13/2022): This act provides for the protection and preservation of the environment in the Maldives, including wildlife species like the binturong. It prohibits the hunting and trade of protected species without appropriate permits. This act establishes procedures for the trade and transfer of species and their parts, ensuring protection from unsustainable exploitation. (Maldives Enacts Int. Trade Controls on Endangered Species Act [13/2022] ) Myanmar (Burma) : Protection of Wildlife and Protected Areas Law (1994): This law provides for the protection of wildlife and wild plants in Myanmar, including the binturong. It prohibits the hunting and trade of protected species without proper authorization. This law mandates the protection of wild flora and fauna, their habitats, and representative ecosystems. ( Microsoft Word - 17-Session-3.Biodiversity-and-Illegal-Wildlife-Trade-H.E.-Mya-Thein-National-Laws-Country-Paper.doc ) List of Protected Species (1996): This list affords various degrees of protection to wild plants and animals according to their designation: completely protected species may not be hunted except for scientific purposes under special license protected species may be hunted but only with special permission seasonally protected species are subjected to traditional subsistence hunting by rural communities only during the open (i.e., non-breeding) season. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Myanmar ratified CITES in 1997, committing to safeguard its wildlife through national legislation and international conventions. (Shepherd et al ., 2022 - Wildlife conservation in Myanmar: trade in wild sheep and goats for meat, medicine, and trophies, with links to China, India, and Thailand | European Journal of Wildlife Research ) Papua New Guinea : Fauna (Protection and Control) Act 1966: This act provides for the protection, control, harvesting, and destruction of fauna in Papua New Guinea. (png41662.pdf ) International Trade (Fauna and Flora) Act 1979: This act aims to further the conservation of the natural environment of Papua New Guinea and its native animals and plants by promoting their sustainable use. ( International Trade (Fauna and Flora) Act 1979) Philippines : Republic Act No. 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, 2001): This act provides for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and their habitats. It prohibits the collection, hunting, or possession of wildlife species without appropriate permits and imposes penalties for violations. (Republic Act 9147 | PCSD ) 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. Singapore : Wildlife Act (1965): This act provides for the protection, preservation, and management of wildlife for the purposes of maintaining a healthy ecosystem and safeguarding public safety and health. (Wildlife Act 1965 - Singapore Statutes Online ) Thailand : Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B.E. 2535 (1992): This act provides for the preservation and protection of wildlife in Thailand, including the binturong. It prohibits the hunting, capturing, and trading of protected species without appropriate licenses. (Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act, B ) United States of America : In the United States, the regulation of the trade in binturongs (Arctictis binturong), which are listed in CITES Appendix III by India, is governed by both federal and state laws. These laws aim to ensure that international trade does not threaten the species' survival in the wild. U.S. Federal Regulations : Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA) : The U.S. enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) through the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA). These laws regulate the import, export, and interstate commerce of CITES-listed species, including binturongs. Specifically, for Appendix-III species like the binturong, an export permit from the country of origin is required, and a certificate of origin is needed for specimens imported from countries that have not listed the species in Appendix III. ( Understanding CITES Appendix III ; fws-cites.pdf) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS): The USFWS is the primary agency responsible for implementing and enforcing CITES regulations in the U.S. They issue the necessary permits and certificates for the legal trade of CITES-listed species and ensure compliance with both domestic and international laws. (CITES Appendices | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) State Regulations: In addition to federal laws, individual states have their own regulations concerning the possession, sale, and transport of exotic animals, including binturongs. These laws can vary significantly from state to state. Some states have comprehensive regulations, while others have minimal or no specific laws regarding exotic pet ownership. 1. States with Specific Regulations California: Prohibits the import, transport, and possession of non-native species, including binturongs, without a permit. Florida: Requires a permit for the importation and possession of exotic animals. Texas: Allows the possession of exotic animals with a permit; however, local ordinances may impose additional restrictions. 2. States with Minimal or No Specific Regulations North Carolina: One of only four states with no state-wide laws on private ownership of exotic animals; regulation is left to individual counties. (Only Four States Have No Rules For Owning An Exotic Animal. North Carolina Is One. | WUNC ) Nevada: Generally allows the possession of exotic animals without specific state-wide restrictions. Alabama: Has limited regulations on exotic animal ownership, with some counties imposing their own rules. It's important to note that even in states with minimal regulations, local municipalities may have their own ordinances governing the possession and trade of exotic animals. 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. Vietnam : In Vietnam, 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. Read the article Did you find a binturong for sale ? France 57 rue Cuvier MNHN CP31 75005 Paris, France Philippines 88 Paduga Road, Barangay santa Monica Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines Country Selling on the internet Thank you for you message Send ABConservation : contact@abconservation.org Website : ABConservation - The NGO dedicated to the Binturong OURANOS Project : ouranosproject2023@gmail.com ABConservation OURANOS Project 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) Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance

Armadillos Dasypodidae 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 DD : Data Deficient 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 Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo Cabassous centralis U.I.C.N. : DD C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo Cabassous tatouay U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Appendix III (Uruguay) - (14/07/1976) EU Wildlife Trade Regulations : Class C - Uruguay (20/05/2023) Andean hairy armadillo Chaetophractus nationi U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Appendix II (18/09/1997) EU Wildlife Trade Regulations : Class C - Uruguay (20/05/2023) Screaming Hairy Armadillo Chaetophractus vellerosus U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Greater Long-nosed Armadillo Dasypus kappleri U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Photo : © 2018 Feijó et al. Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela (2018) - Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE Southern Long-Nosed Armadillo Dasypus hybridus U.I.C.N. : NT - Near Threatened C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Yepes's mulita Dasypus mazzai U.I.C.N. : DD - Data Deficient C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Photo : © 2018 Feijó et al. Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela (2018) - Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE Nine-banded Armadillo Dasypus novemcinctus U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Hairy Long-nosed Armadillo Dasypus pilosus U.I.C.N. : DD - Data Deficient C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Photo : © 2018 Feijó et al. Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela (2018) - Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE Brazilian Lesser Long-nosed Armadillo Dasypus septemcinctus U.I.C.N. : LC - Least Concerned C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Photo : © 2018 Feijó et al. Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela (2018) - Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE Hairy Long-nosed Armadillo Dasypus sabanicola U.I.C.N. : NT - Near Threatened C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Photo : © 2018 Feijó et al. Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela (2018) - Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE Giant armadillo Priodontes maximus U.I.C.N. : VU - Vulnerable C.I.T.E.S. : Appendix I (01/07/1975) EU Wildlife Trade Regulations : Class A - (20/05/2023) Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus U.I.C.N. : VU - Vulnerable C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Southern Three-banded Armadillo Tolypeutes matacus U.I.C.N. : NT - Near Threatened C.I.T.E.S. : Not indexed Localization Americas Threats Housing & urban areas Annual & perennial non-timber crops Wood & pulp plantations Livestock farming & ranching Roads & railroads Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals Trade Argentina : Restrictions on trade in certain species (16/01/2006) [Suspension for CLASS Mammalia] [Stricter domestic measures] The export of all live specimens of native species of mammals (with the exception of: species subject to management plans and export quotas; specimens bred in captivity in registered operations; species considered as pests or harmful under current legislation; pets; specimens for zoological, cultural or educational exhibitions). Specimens of such species may be exported after the Argentine Management Authority has verified on a case-by-case basis that the export is in conformity with current national legislation and issued a CITES permit. Andean hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus nationi ) : Quota : 0 (2024) - All (Note: established by the Conference of the Parties) Bolivia : Andean hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus nationi ) : Quota : 0 (2024) - All, all sources (Note: established by the Conference of the Parties) Chile : Andean hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus nationi ) : Quota : 0 (2024) - All (Note: established by the Conference of the Parties) France : 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. Panama : Suspension of the issuance of export permits for wild-harvested specimens (W) (05/05/2023) [Stricter domestic measures] The issuance of export permits for all wildlife specimens harvested from the wild (W) for commercial purposes (T) has been suspended. Peru : Andean hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus nationi ) : Quota : 0 (2024) - All (Note: established by the Conference of the Parties) United States : Alabama: Restrictions on exotic animals like giant snails, bobcats, and venomous reptiles unless permitted before 2021. No release of non-native animals without a license. Alaska: Broad restrictions on wildlife, including wolf hybrids and chimpanzees. Some pets, like ferrets, are legal without a permit. Arizona: Extensive restrictions require permits for many species like primates, foxes, and Gila monsters. Permits are issued for specific purposes like education. Arkansas: Large carnivores and primates are restricted unless permitted before set years. Some venomous reptiles are allowed with permits, and up to six captive-bred animals like raccoons can be owned without a permit. California: Prohibits most wild animals, including bears and primates, but allows hybrids like Savannah cats. Colorado: Most exotic animals like primates and raccoons are banned, but hedgehogs and sugar gliders are allowed without permits. Connecticut: Prohibits dangerous animals like bears and wolves. Limited ownership of primates allowed under specific conditions. Delaware: Requires permits for exotic animals; no comprehensive list of banned animals is provided. District of Columbia: Only common domestic pets like cats, dogs, and some birds are allowed. Exotic species are banned. Florida: Animals categorized into Classes I-III, with varying permit requirements. Non-dangerous animals like ferrets are exempt. Georgia: Strict permitting for wild animals like kangaroos and venomous snakes, while ferrets and sugar gliders are allowed under specific conditions. Hawaii: Most exotic animals, including hedgehogs and ferrets, are banned. A limited number of domesticated animals are permitted. Idaho: Prohibits animals harmful to agriculture, like wild boars and large cats. Llamas and guinea pigs are allowed without permits. Illinois: Restricts dangerous animals like large cats and wolves to organizations. Existing primates are allowed if registered. Indiana: Allows exotic animal ownership with permits for different classes, from squirrels to large predators. Iowa: Restricts dangerous wild animals unless permitted before 2007. Hybrids of domestic species are allowed. Kansas: Limits ownership of regulated animals like large cats, bears, and venomous snakes to approved facilities. Kentucky: Bans inherently dangerous animals like primates and bears. Some permits available for non-dangerous species. Louisiana: Requires permits for large snakes and prohibits endangered or dangerous species like bears and wolves. Maine: Broad restrictions on exotic pets like giraffes and kangaroos. Some exotic animals like coati are permitted. Maryland: Prohibits dangerous animals like primates and large cats unless registered before 2006. Massachusetts: Strict restrictions on endangered species and venomous reptiles. Ferrets allowed under specific conditions. Michigan: Restricts ownership of non-native species like large cats. Permits are available for captive-bred wildlife. Minnesota: Prohibits regulated animals like large cats unless registered before 2005. Mississippi: Requires liability insurance for permits to own inherently dangerous animals like elephants and primates. Missouri: Requires registration of dangerous reptiles and mammals with law enforcement. Montana: Requires annual permits for wild animals like large cats and bears. Many small exotics are legal without permits. Nebraska: Captive wildlife permits needed for most wild animals, excluding certain species like skunks and bears. Nevada: Relatively lenient, banning certain species like alligators but allowing primates and large cats. New Hampshire: Controlled species like armadillos and cougars require permits. New Jersey: Permits required for many species, including ferrets and primates. Some small animals are exempt. New Mexico: Regulates zoonotic disease carriers like skunks and raccoons; local laws may impose additional restrictions. New York: Prohibits most wild animals and hybrids; fines imposed for violations. North Carolina: Exotic pet laws vary by county or city; no statewide restrictions. North Dakota: Dangerous or hazardous animals like zebras and primates require licenses. Ohio: Strict laws after a 2011 incident, banning dangerous wild animals like tigers and bears without permits. Oklahoma: Permits required for venomous reptiles, while many exotic animals are exempt from regulation. Oregon: Prohibits wild cat species and large predators; permits available for service monkeys. Pennsylvania: Exotic wildlife permits required for animals like lions, wolves, and venomous snakes. Rhode Island: Only specific organizations can own wild carnivores like lions and tigers. South Carolina: Restricts large cats and apes unless registered by 2018. South Dakota: Permits required for most exotic animals, with specific rules for raccoon dogs. Tennessee: Classifies animals by risk level, requiring permits for certain classes. Texas: Requires a certificate of registration for dangerous wild animals like wild cats and primates. Utah: Controlled, noncontrolled, and prohibited animals require different levels of permitting. Vermont: Requires permits for exotic animals not on the unrestricted list. Virginia: Exotic animals like wild cats and crocodiles require permits. Washington: Prohibits dangerous animals like bears and venomous snakes. West Virginia: Requires permits with strict conditions for keeping wild animals. Wisconsin: Requires licenses for wild animals, but some, like opossums and ground squirrels, are exempt. Wyoming: Requires permits for most wildlife unless specifically exempted. Highlights: Stringent Restrictions: Hawaii, California, and New York are among the strictest states. Lenient Laws: Indiana and Nevada allow more exotic animals with fewer restrictions. Common Prohibitions: Dangerous animals like large cats, bears, primates, and venomous reptiles are frequently restricted. Permits: Most states offer permits for special cases like education or scientific purposes. References : Species+ Laws on Exotic Animals for Each State Notification to the Parties 2023 Cabassous centralis (Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo) Publications Office Andean hairy armadillo - Wikipedia Tolypeutes tricinctus (Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo) Tolypeutes matacus (Southern Three-banded Armadillo) Priodontes maximus (Giant Armadillo) IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Laws on Exotic Animals for Each State Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance Taxonomic revision of the long-nosed armadillos, Genus Dasypus Linnaeus, 1758 (Mammalia, Cingulata) | PLOS ONE - Anderson Feijó, Bruce D. Patterson, Pedro Cordeiro-Estrela Dasypus novemcinctus (Nine-banded Armadillo) Dasypus kappleri (Greater Long-nosed Armadillo) Dasypus pilosus (Hairy Long-nosed Armadillo) Dasypus sabanicola (Northern Long-nosed Armadillo) Dasypus septemcinctus (Brazilian Lesser Long-nosed Armadillo) Yepes's mulita - Wikipedia Dasypus hybridus (Southern Long-Nosed Armadillo)

Albatros d'Amsterdam Diomedea amsterdamensis Vincent Legendre Albatros d'amsterdam poussin.jpg 01/01/2005 Localization Amsterdam and St. Paul's Islands (T.A.A.F., France), Austral Islands Threats Introduced species (including Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae), exploitation of fishery resources Population 92 mature individuals, non-fragmented populations, increasing U.I.C.N. : C.R. - Critically endangered C.I.T.E.S : Not indexed Trade France : Ministerial Decree of 14 August 1998 The destruction or removal of eggs or nests, the destruction, mutilation, capture or naturalization of individuals wherever they may be, living or dead, their transport, peddling, use, offering for sale, sale or purchase are prohibited. 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. Australia : Department of Environment and Heritage 2006 Plan to Reduce the Threat of Bycatch of Seabirds in Ocean Longline Operations 2006. References : Diomedea amsterdamensis (Amsterdam Albatross) (iucnredlist.org) PNA_albatros_amsterdam_2018-2027.pdf (biodiversite.gouv.fr) 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

Pygmy hippopotamus Choeropsis / Hexaprotodon liberiensis PublicDomainPictures Localization Western Africa Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone Extinct in Nigeria Threats Annual and perennial non-timber crops Mining and quarrying Hunting and trapping terrestrial animals Logging and wood harvesting War Civil unrest Military exercises Population Decreasing populations, fragmented, 2000 to 2499 individuals I.U.C.N. : E.N. - Endangered C.I.T.E.S : Appendix II Trade Opportunistical bushmeat and commercial hunting. European Union : Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/966 of 15 May 2023 Pygmy hippopotamus (Hexaprotodon liberiensis ) listed at the Annex B (Appendix II) : The Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. Annex A includes: All CITES Appendix I species, except where EU Member States have entered a reservation Some CITES Appendix II and III species, for which the EU has adopted stricter domestic measures Some non-CITES species Annex B includes: All other CITES Appendix II species, except where EU Member States have entered a reservation Some CITES Appendix III species Some non-CITES species France : 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. Guinea : NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2023/128 CONCERNING: Geneva, 23 November 2023 APPLICATION OF ARTICLE XIII IN GUINEA All commercial trade in specimens of CITES-listed species are suspended. Liberia : CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA NOTIFICATION TO THE PARTIES No. 2018/012 CONCERNING: LIBERIA Geneva, 22 January 2018 Maintenance of a recommendation to suspend trade All commercial trade in specimens of CITES-listed species are suspended. Nigeria : SHORT SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE 77TH MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC REVIEW GROUP ON TRADE IN WILD FAUNA AND FLORA1 7 NOVEMBER 2016 No opinion for import of specimens of the following species / countries combinations All applications to be referred to SRG: The species is not currently (or is only rarely) in trade, but significant trade in relation to the conservation status of the species could be anticipated. References : Choeropsis liberiensis (Pygmy Hippopotamus) (iucnredlist.org) (included Dufour. 2002. Premier recensement des activités cynégétiques en Forêt Classée de Diécké. MAE / DNEF - CFZ / PGRR.) Letter template (cites.org) Notification to the Parties No. 2017/ (cites.org) Publications Office (europa.eu) Wildlife trade - European Commission (europa.eu) 77_summary_srg.pdf (europa.eu) Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance Read the article

OUR CAMPAIGNS Mykolaev zoo campaign 13/11/2022 - 15/12/2022 Coalition for pets in Kharkiv (part) 12/02/2023 - 23/04/2023 (credit : Résilience Internationale ) Sterilisation campaign for cats (part) 17/02/2023 - 06/03/2023 (credit : Woof Division Charitable Fondation ) Sudan Animal Rescue campaign 23/04/2023 - 02/11/2023 (credit : Sudan animal rescue ) Bats and CITES status campaign 28/06/2024 - 04/07/2024 Indi Raja operation 20/08/2024 - ... Moo Deng campaign 20 /09/2024 - 29/09/2024 Faa Sai - Phu Jan operation 06/10/2024 - 24/10/2024 Boycott for sturgeons 20/12/2024 - 06/01/2025 Gooty Sapphire Tarantula campaign 30 /05/2025 - 18/06/2025 OURANOS Project Date OURANOS Project Dates

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 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 in Kandy (Sri Lanka). 06/10/2024 - 24/10/2024 "Faa Sai" operation. Campaign to help the elephants and other animals (dogs and buffalos) from floods at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai 20/12/2024 - 06/01/2025 Boycott for sturgeons : campaign against the waste of eggs that could increase the effectives of sturgeons, almost all endangered, to protect them and inform people about their threats and means to save them. 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

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Parrots Psittaciformes Localization Africa, South and Central Americas, Oceania Threats Annual and perennial non-timber crops Wood plantations Selling as pets Population Decreasing U.I.C.N. : E.N. - Endangered C.I.T.E.S : Trade European Union : 03/03/1997 : Official Journal of the European Communities PSITTACIFORMES spp.* ( II)-106 ( Parrots, etc. ) Psittacidae Annex A : Amazona arausiaca ( I ) ( Red-necked parrot) Amazona barbadensis ( I ) (Yellow-shouldered parrot) Amazona brasiliensis ( I ) ( Red-tailed parrot) Amazona guildingii ( I ) ( St Vincent parrot) Amazona imperialis ( I ) ( Imperial parrot) Amazona leucocephala ( I ) (Cuban parrot) Amazona pretrei ( I ) ( Red-spectacled parrot) Amazona rhodocorytha / Amazona dufresniana rhodocorytha ( I ) = ( Red-browed parrot) Amazona tucumana ( I ) (Tucuman parrot) Amazona versicolor ( I ) ( Saint Lucia parrot) Amazona vinacea ( I) (Vinaceous parrot) Amazona vittata ( I ) ( Puerto Rican parrot) Anodorhynchus spp. ( I ) ( Blue macaws) Ara ambigua ( I ) ( Great green macaw) Ara glaucogularis ( I ) (Blue-throated macaw) Ara macao ( I ) ( Scarlet macaw) Ara maracana (I (Blue-winged macaw) Ara militaris ( I ) ( Military macaw) Ara rubrogenys ( I ) (Red-fronted macaw) Aratinga guarouba ( I ) ( Golden parakeet) Cacatua goffini ( 1 ) (Tanimbar cockatoo) Cacatua haematuropygia (I) (Philippine cockatoo) Cacatua moluccensis ( I ) ( Salmon-crested cockatoo) Cyanopsitta spixii ( I ) ( Spix's macaw) Cyanoramphus auriceps forbesi ( I ) (Catham Island yellow-fronted parakeet) Cyanoramphus cookii ( I ) / Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae cookii ( Norfolk parakeet) Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae ( I ) (Red-fronted parakeet) Cyclopsitta diophthalma coxeni ( I ) / Opopsitta diophtalma coxeni (Coxen's double-eyed fig parrot) Eos histrio ( I ) ( Red and blue lory) Geopsittacus occidentalis ( I ) / Pezoporus occidentalis (Night parrot) Neophema chrysogaster ( I ) ( Orange-bellied parrot) Ognorhychus icterotis ( I ) ( Yellow-eared parrot) Pezoporus wallicus ( I ) ( Ground parrot) Pionopsitta pileata ( I ) ( Pileated parrot) Probosciger aterrimus ( I ) ( Palm cockatoo) Psephotus chrysopterygius ( I ) ( Golden-shouldered parrot) Psephotus dissimilis ( I ) / Psephotus chrysopterygius ( Hooded parrot) Psephotus pulcherrimus p.e. ( I ) ( Paradise parrot) Psittacula echo ( I ) / Psittacula krameri echo ( Mauritius parakeet) Pyrrhura cruentata ( I ) ( Blue-throated parakeet) Rhynchopsitta spp. ( I ) (Thick-billed parrots) Strigops habroptilus ( I ) ( Kakapo ) Vini spp. ( II) ( Blue lorikeets) Annex C : Psittacula krameri ( III GH) ( Rose-ringed parakeet) Did you find a parrot for sale ? Indonesia Bukit Lawang, Bohorok North Sumatra, Indonesia Sumatra Ecoproject : info@sumeco.id Website : SUMECO (Sumatra Ecoproject) - Wildlife Conservation in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra OURANOS Project : ouranosproject2023@gmail.com Sumatra Ecoproject OURANOS Project References : eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:31997R0338 : Official Journal of the European Communities

Fennec fox Vulpes zerda Localization Africa Threats Population U.I.C.N. : C.I.T.E.S: Trade Canada, United States: France: 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. India: Indonesia: Laos : Malaysia: Philippines : Vietnam : References : Section 3: Provisions relating to animals of non-domestic species kept in captivity for entertainment purposes (Articles L413-9 to L413-14) - Légifrance