Nature

Marmoset Monkeys seized at Chennai airport

Four wildlife species -- Marmoset Monkey Young --allegedly smuggled into India from Thailand was recovered at the airport here, the Customs department said on Tuesday.

Chennai | Four wildlife species -- Marmoset Monkey Young --allegedly smuggled into India from Thailand was recovered at the airport here, the Customs department said on Tuesday.

Acting on specific inputs, the authorities intercepted a passenger on his arrival from Bangkok and made the recovery, a press release from the Customs department said.

The Marmoset Monkey Young were kept in the baggage of the passenger. The wildlife species were certified by a wildlife inspector, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and an investigation was on, the release said

Gone too soon: Pioneering Indian shooting coach Jaspal Rana dies at 49

NDA govt created environment for women to realise full potential: PM Modi

Third vessel with Indians on board attacked off Oman; Crew members evacuated

Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from foreign-flagged tanker

Three missing Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal