Poaching Cases Uncovered on Japan's Nansei Islands as Experts Call for Harsher Penalties

The Yomiuri Shimbun
12:35 JST,
February 10, 2026
The poaching of rare species designated as national natural monuments and other protected creatures has been occurring repeatedly on Japan’s Nansei Islands. Rare species can be traded in overseas markets for high prices, and experts are calling for harsher penalties.
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