World Environment Day — Are We Bothered?

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 31 No. 6, June 2011

Cynics may wonder why so much fuss over a slithery reptile, but they might want to reflect on the fact that the boa is an endangered species (fetching up to Rs2 lakh in the international market), and is reportedly listed under section 4 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Apart from the fact that this Sunday, June 5, just happens to be World Environment Day and our environmental connect is really not up to the mark in any manner. Read the full storyÂ here.

Source: Gauri Sinh, DNA, Mumbai

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