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(03/14/2012) The illegal wildlife trade occurring in a number of bird (animal/pet) markets in Java and Bali Islands has been likely to increase since early 2012. ProFauna Indonesia's survey conducted in eight bird markets in the islands between January and February 2012 shows an increase in the number and species of animals being traded. In January 2012, there were more than 41 protected animals sold in the markets While in February, the figure increased to 62 individuals. Likewise, the species also increases. There were 12 species in January 2012 and increased to 15 species in February 2012.

ProFauna's Indonesia continued works to save wildlife and their habitats have been appreciated by a group of Surabaya and Yogyakarta artists during the presentation of 'Daun to Earth Awards 2012' (Daun is the Indonesian word for leaf) to the organisation. The environment award presentation held on 26 February 2012 was intended to encourage environmental activists to work more.

ProFauna Indonesia has provided trainings for the Merubetiri National Park that is located in the Eastern part of East Java, for several times. From 21^st to 23^rd February 2012, ProFauna Indonesia working together with its education center called Petungsewu Wildlife Education Center (P-WEC), trained the officers of the national park on bird inventory (census) and ecotourism development in P-WEC center.

ProFauna Bali Representative conducts monthly monitoring on the wildlife traded in Satria bird (animal) market in Denpasar, Bali. Satria market is the largest animal market in the island. For previous months, the parrot trade was small. Surprisingly,

ProFauna Indonesia's reports to the Indonesia Broadcasting Commission (KPI) concerning the wildlife exploitation in some television shows, among of them are aired in Global TV, one of the national television stations in Indonesia; have brought positive results.

The recent achievement was the issue of the Circular Letter of the Internal Affairs Ministry instructing all governors in Indonesia to protect sea turtles in theirs areas.