MongabayMay 7

A trafficking probe has linked bird specialist Tony Silva to Vantara, a zoo run by India’s wealthiest family.

Federal Police seized Silva’s phone and computer in São Paulo as they investigate the illegal trade of protected species. Vantara states Silva is only an independent contractor.

Fernanda Wenzel reports for #Mongabay.
https://mongabay.cc/qUzE2O

#Brazil #Vantara

Brazil police seize devices from bird expert in trafficking probe linked to Vantara zoo

The famous bird specialist Tony Silva had cell phones and a computer seized by Brazil’s Federal Police at Guarulhos Airport, in São Paulo, according to a source.

Conservation news
Mashable India [Unofficial]Apr 28

Anant Ambani Proposes To Save Pablo Escobar’s Hippos; Offers Them A Home At Vantara

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/culture/109075/anant-ambani-proposes-to-save-pablo-escobars-hippos-offers-them-a-home-at-vantara

Mathrubhumi EnglishApr 28
Anant Ambani asks Colombia to halt killing 80 hippos, proposing a humane relocation to Vantara in Gujarat amid growing concern. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/anant-ambani-colombia-hippos-halt-killing-vantara-relocation-cxbjqfyu?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Vantara #Colombia #Hippopotamus #Wildlife
akharbandyoApr 22
Gated Arks in Sacrifice Zones: Vantara and the Political Economy of “Conservation”
https://onceinabluemoon2021.in/2026/04/20/gated-arks-in-sacrifice-zones-vantara-and-the-political-economy-of-conservation/
#Vantara, #GatedArks, #ExSituVsInSitu, #ExSituConservation, #InSituConservation, #PoliticalEconomyOfConservation, #Ecocide, #EnvironmentalJustice, #MultispeciesJustice, #AnimalLiberation, #DecolonizedConservation, #GreenwashingExposed, #Anant_Ambani_Environmental_Extortionist, #Mukesh_Ambani_Environmental_Extortionist, #Ajay_Piramal_Environmental_Extortionist,
Mathrubhumi EnglishMar 24
Citing a 4x increase in the leopard population, the Maharashtra government has moved 25 big cats to the Vantara facility in Gujarat. The move follows a new legislative amendment aimed at streamlining wildlife management and reducing human-animal conflict. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/maharashtra-government-relocates-25-leopards-to-anant-ambanis-vantara-facility-in-gujarat-fh4ndslk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Maharashtra #Vantara #LeopardConservation #WildlifeProtection
Daily Times - Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, Lifestyle [Unofficial]Dec 19

Did Anant Ambani gift Messi a million-dollar watch?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1420714/did-anant-ambani-gift-messi-a-million-dollar-watch/

Mashable India [Unofficial]Dec 17

Lionel Messi Visits Jamnagar During India Tour, Meets Anant Ambani At Vantara

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/culture/103667/lionel-messi-visits-jamnagar-during-india-tour-meets-anant-ambani-at-vantara

Mathrubhumi EnglishDec 16
Football legend Lionel Messi visited Vantara in Jamnagar, experiencing traditional Hindu rituals and wildlife conservation efforts https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/lionel-messi-vantara-jamnagar-visit-j7ezfuc7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #lionelmessi #wildlife #football #vantara
Mathrubhumi EnglishDec 9
Vantara founder Anant Ambani receives historic Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare — the youngest and first Asian to be honoured. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/anant-ambani-global-humanitarian-award-animal-welfare-pbpit32p?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AnantAmbani #Vantara #GlobalHumanitarianAward #GlobalHumaneSociety
la_voixNov 24, 2025

Trafic d' #animaux sauvage https://mastodon.social/@la_voix/115604265698609579

#Vantara l’immense #zoo privé d’un #milliardaire indien qui aspire des animaux du monde entier par milliers https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/129944-005-A/le-mega-zoo-d-un-milliardaire-indien-interroge-sur-le-trafic-d-animaux/ Ce qui pourrait être le plus grand #trafic d’espèces sauvages de tous les temps https://www.30millionsdamis.fr/actualites/article/26464-vantara-revelations-sur-ce-qui-pourrait-etre-le-plus-grand-trafic-despeces-sauvages-de-tous-les-temps/

https://vantara-zoo.com/vantara-jamnagar-india-gujarat/

#inde