Spanish Court Ruling Sends Strong Signal Against Poaching of Northern Bald Ibises

Northern Bald Ibis in Spain (Foto: B.Steininger)
Spanish Court Ruling Sends Strong Signal Against Poaching of Northern Bald Ibises
In a landmark decision with international relevance, a Spanish court has upheld a prison sentence for the illegal killing of four Northern Bald Ibises, clearly affirming that the poaching of this critically endangered species is a serious criminal offence with real consequences.