By Dwi Adhiasto, Wildlife Conservation Society The current pressure on pangolins, slow lorises, tortoises and freshwater turtles epitomizes the need for greater protection of similarly […]
Category: Reptiles
Obama to Tackle Africa’s Wildlife Trafficking Crisis
President Obama is launching a new initiative to combat Africa’s illegal wildlife trade crisis, which will include $10 million “specifically earmarked” for addressing the issue. […]
Indonesia: 26 Pangolins and 10 Pythons Seized from Smugglers
26 pangolins and ten pythons were confiscated when a smuggling attempt on the southwest coast of Sumatra was foiled by authorities. The Bengkulu Natural Resouce […]
Royals Speak Out Against Wildlife Trafficking
Prince Charles and Prince William are calling upon world leaders to place the battle against wildlife trafficking at the top of the global agenda. At […]
#ESDay Endangered Species Day 2013
May 17, 2013, marks the 8th annual national Endangered Species Day, with special events and other programs throughout the United States to recognize conservation efforts […]
CITES CoP16 Round Up and Commentary
The 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) to CITES concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 14th, 2013, with mixed results for the world’s most threatened […]
Report Confirms Wildlife Trafficking Threatens Global Security
A comprehensive report commissioned by WWF and TRAFFIC confirms that the illegal wildlife trade — with an estimated value in excess of US $20 billion […]
Google Grants $5M to Help Fight Wildlife Trafficking
Thanks to a grant from Google’s Global Impact Awards, WWF will receive $5 million for “conservation drones” and other innovative tools to protect endangered species […]
‘Wildlife Conservation Day’ is Dec. 4: U.S. Launches Global Campaign Against Wildlife Trafficking
December 4th marks Wildlife Conservation Day — and the launch of a global outreach campaign in conjunction with United States Secretary of State Hillary Rodham […]
Turtle Trafficker Sentenced to Prison in U.S.
A turtle trafficker identified as David Feltenberger of Okeechobee, Florida, has been sentenced to 90 days in prison followed by 90 days of house arrest, […]