Investigation into Conservation Park Owned by Indian Billionaire
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vantara conservation park, owned by the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani.
A probe into the park has raised questions about the import of rare animals, including a gorilla from Haiti.
The world’s top wildlife watchdog has recommended that India temporarily halt the import of endangered species after discovering irregularities in the acquisition of thousands of animals.
- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) documented shortcomings in the oversight of imported animals.
- The Vantara refuge is owned by Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani.
A report by the CITES secretariat has led to concerns about the import of endangered species.
Author's summary: Probe into Indian billionaire's conservation park raises concerns.