Victorian man fined for illegal possession of 700 taxidermied native animals

A 74-year-old antiques store owner pleaded guilty to 13 charges after regulators seized over 700 illegally taxidermied and frozen native animals from his home and shop in Victoria. The case highlights enforcement of wildlife protection laws, though the scale suggests a significant black market in native fauna. The fine amount and any broader network implications remain unclear.

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