Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Taxidermy and Animal Seizure in Victorian Property
An antiques store owner in Victoria, Australia, has been fined after being found guilty of 13 charges related to the illegal possession and taxidermy of over 700 native Australian animals.
Seized Species Include Magpies, Galahs, and Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos
- A video reveals a room filled with frozen and taxidermied magpies, galahs, and sulphur-crested cockatoos, along with other native Australian species.
- The property, owned by the 74-year-old store owner, also contained foxes, possums, and various other native animals.
Victorian Regulator Takes Action Against Illegal Taxidermy Practice
Last year, a Victorian regulator discovered the haunting scene during a routine inspection of the antiques store and property.
Fines and Sentencing to Follow
After pleading guilty to the charges, the Victorian man faces fines and potential imprisonment. The case highlights the importance of animal welfare and conservation efforts in the region.
</body> </html><small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>