DEADLY ‘DISPOSAL’: To curb smuggling, Norway and many other countries have been killing confiscated wildlife

JONATHAN MOENS: In 2010, Bjørn Åvik was driving from Sweden into Norway, carrying alcohol, tobacco, and four African gray parrots — intelligent, ash-colored birds he intended to breed and sell in Norway. But instead of declaring his items, Åvik skipped Swedish customs. A camera detector then registered his car, which was selected by Norwegian customs … Continue reading DEADLY ‘DISPOSAL’: To curb smuggling, Norway and many other countries have been killing confiscated wildlife