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CITES Urges India to Halt Endangered Species Imports

11/5/2025

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has recommended that India halt the import of endangered species due to irregularities at the Vantara wildlife facility in Gujarat, owned by Anant Ambani.
CITES reported that over 10,000 animals, including more than 2,000 endangered species, were imported with inadequate oversight.
Despite these concerns, CITES recognized Vantara's operational standards and the legitimacy of its import processes.
The Supreme Court of India previously ruled that Vantara had not violated any laws.
CITES will present its findings at an upcoming meeting in Uzbekistan.

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has recommended that India halt the import of endangered species due to irregularities at the Vantara wildlife facility in Gujarat, owned by Anant Ambani.
CITES reported that over 10,000 animals, including more than 2,000 endangered species, were imported with inadequate oversight.
Despite these concerns, CITES recognized Vantara's operational standards and the legitimacy of its import processes.
The Supreme Court of India previously ruled that Vantara had not violated any laws.
CITES will present its findings at an upcoming meeting in Uzbekistan.