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Thousands of Rare Bird Eggs Worth $500,000 Seized in Tasmania

Jul 18, 2024, 10:59 AM

Authorities in Tasmania have seized thousands of bird eggs, including some from threatened species, from a property north of Hobart. The eggs, worth approximately $500,000, were allegedly harvested illegally by a Hobart man who is believed to have traded with someone in Europe. Federal environmental officers are investigating the case, which involves over 3,000 eggs, many of which are from native Australian birds.