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India's Vantara centre promises a 'reset' after criticism over imports of rare animals

Vantara, the world's largest animal rescue centre in Jamnagar, owned by the Ambani family, has announced a halt to imports, the recruitment of international experts and a shift towards protecting wildlife in its natural habitat. CITES still has questions about a number of animals, and activists are demanding transparency. Vantara, the world's largest animal rescue centre in Jamnagar, owned by the Ambani family, has announced a halt to imports, the engagement of international experts and a shift towards protecting wildlife in its natural habitat. CITES nonetheless retains questions about a number of animals, and activists are demanding transparency.

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