Aussie Ark charged, accused of illegally capturing threatened animals.

An Australian animal welfare charity, Australian Ark Wildlife Ltd, is facing accusations of illegally capturing native creatures. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has charged the organization with harming or attempting to harm a member of a threatened species by capturing it. Documents lodged with Toronto Local Court indicate alleged offenses occurred in December 2021 and May 2022, involving the capture of a Giant Barred Frog, a Bells Turtle, and a Broad-toothed Rat in various conservation areas. The matter was first mentioned in court on January 30 before Magistrate Peter Barnett, SC. A brief of evidence is being prepared, and the case will be further addressed at Wyong Local Court on March 21.

January 30, 2024
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