Around a year after their initial bust, officials in Argentina are still bringing charges in what local news outlets are calling the biggest wildlife case in the nation’s history.⁠ ⁠ The criminal conspiracy case revolves around a high-end hunting outfitter and seven defendants, including hunting guides, a taxidermist, and the two owners of the outfit, who officials have referred to as the “kingpins” of the operation. Prosecutors say it is the first example of poaching and wildlife trafficking being linked to organized crime in Argentina. The charges range from hunting protected species to trafficking illegal wildlife parts and possessing weapons of war. One of the more severe charges — animal abuse — is related to allegations that the outfitter was trapping and keeping live wild animals in inhumane conditions, including a puma cub, to release for paying hunters. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #hunting #poaching #outfitter #huntingoutfitter #argentina #huntingtrip ...