Close to three tonnes of pangolin scales went up in flames on December 6 as authorities incinerated several illegal shipments seized in 2017 — a […]
Category: Mammals
The IWT 2018 London Conference – Call-to-action or Circus?
What’s the collective noun for the mass of governments, politicians, international organizations, agencies, research bodies, businesses, NGOs, conservationists, technicians, scientists, lawyers, military personnel, donors, celebrities […]
Seventh Annual World Pangolin Day Celebrated on 17 February 2018
World Pangolin Day day is an opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join together in raising awareness about these unique mammals — and their plight. Pangolins […]
Sixth Annual World Pangolin Day is 18 February 2017
World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February, and this year, the special day falls on February 18, 2017. World Pangolin Day […]
Shocking Figures Reveal Deadly Reality for Pangolins
The news for pangolins could not be worse as 183 member countries prepare to vote on whether or not this enigmatic species will be granted […]
CITES and Brexit: Prepare for a Mighty Migraine
Yes, it is maybe time we reflected upon this, isn’t it? In case you’ve just returned from traversing the Empty Quarter on camelback or circumnavigating […]
Asian Otters Threatened by Alarming Rise in Illegal Trade
A new TRAFFIC report has found 6,000 otters seized in Asia over the past 35 years and warns that the figure is only a fraction […]
New Analysis: Trophy Hunting Fails to Show Consistent Conservation Benefits
Despite the claims of trophy hunting advocates, there is scant evidence to show that the practice has benefited African wildlife conservation, according to new analysis […]
Update: Malaysian Illegal Wildlife Trade Group Removed by Facebook
Great news: Peminat Haiwan Exotic Malaysia – a Facebook group illegally selling protected Malaysian wildlife – has been removed. Yesterday, we called attention to Peminat […]
Protected Species Openly for Sale in Malaysian Facebook Group
A Facebook group calling itself Peminat Haiwan Exotic Malaysia is facilitating illegal activities by allowing members to post advertisements of nationally protected species for sale. […]