Hunters arrested in Afghanistan for killing a protected brown bear and sharing photo online.

Two hunters in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province have been arrested for killing a brown bear and posting a photo of the dead animal on social media. The act violates the local ban on hunting wild animals, aimed at protecting the environment. This arrest highlights efforts to protect endangered wildlife in the region, which is home to rare species like snow leopards and Marco Polo sheep.

November 17, 2024
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