Indian tycoon's giant Vantara zoo announces 'reset', rethinks imports
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Founded by Anant Ambani, son of tycoon Mukesh Ambani, owner of the Reliances Industries conglomerate, "Vantara will move away from importing animals and focus on supporting conservation in their countries of origin," said John Scanlon, appointed Thursday as the zoo's director. Mr. Scanlon, who headed the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) from 2010 to 2018, will chair the center's new governi…
Indian tycoon Ambani’s giant Vantara zoo announces ‘reset’, rethinks imports
NEW DELHI Aug 21 — India’s vast Vantara zoo, which calls itself the world’s largest animal rescue centre, has announced a major reset under the former head of a global wildlife watchdog following sharp criticism of its operations.The overhaul follows concerns about its rapid acquisition of animals from around the world and questions about procedures for approving imports of protected species.Founded by Anant Ambani, son of billionaire tycoon Muk…
Anant Ambani’s Vantara Changes Course After Questions Over Animal Imports
Highlights:Anant Ambani founded Vantara as a major animal rescue and conservation centre.The facility will pause live-animal imports for at least a year.Former CITES chief John Scanlon will oversee animal acquisition decisions.Vantara plans to support conservation programmes in countries where species naturally occur.The centre says success will be measured by wildlife recovery, not the number of animals it houses.Anant Ambani, the youngest son …
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