India’s Vantara sanctuary acquired 26 Spix's macaws from Germany, sparking a dispute with Brazil over consent and international conservation rules.

A dispute has emerged over India's Vantara sanctuary, run by the Ambani family, acquiring 26 Spix's macaws—once extinct in the wild—from Germany. While Indian authorities cleared the center of wrongdoing, Brazil disputes the transfer, claiming lack of consent, and the issue is under review by the UN-administered CITES body. The birds were part of a conservation breeding program, and Vantara says the move was lawful and non-commercial. European officials are monitoring exports, and the case highlights ongoing debates about private ownership of endangered species and international conservation protocols.