The elephant, which died of gunshot wounds, was discovered in Pegu Division last Friday, two weeks after another elephant was found killed by poachers in Arakan State.
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Illegally bred black bears sent to Mandalay zoo
The four bears, including an adult and three cubs, were confiscated from a man in Lashio who faces charges under Burma’s wildlife protection law.
Illegal loggers armed with swords seize confiscated timber
Forestry officials were forced by a group of men wielding swords and clubs to return confiscated timber.
Pegu villages to get drought relief, thanks to Thingyan bribe
The money will make a small contribution to efforts to address the effects of a heatwave hitting large parts of the country.
Controversial dam completed
Construction on the controversial Upper Paunglaung Dam in Mandalay has been completed, according to Burmese state media.
Wild elephants at large
Some 60 forestry staff arrive in Kyaukpadaung, bringing six tame elephants to lure the wild herd, and tranquiliser guns in case things get out of hand.