For the first time since February 2013, a rhino was gunned down by wildlife traffickers in Nepal. The killing occurred on May 2, in the […]
Category: Southern Asia
Recent Seizure Highlights Pangolin Trafficking from Pakistan to China
Pakistan customs officials have seized 145kg of pangolin scales at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, from two Chinese nationals. The pair was identified as Lou […]
272 Turtles Seized at Bangkok Airport, 2 Smugglers Arrested
Article and photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Shepherd, Regional Director, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia. Hot on the heels of three major tortoise and freshwater turtle seizures […]
Wildlife Crime Whistleblowers: Exclusive Interview with WildLeaks Founder Andrea Crosta
On February 7, 2014, Andrea Crosta announced the launch of WildLeaks, a non-profit collaborative project that allows for the secure and confidential receipt and assessment […]
Nepal Celebrates 365 Days of Zero Rhino, Tiger, Elephant Killings
There was indeed something special to celebrate in Nepal on World Wildlife Day: Not a single rhino, tiger or elephant was killed during an entire […]
First Annual World Wildlife Day is March 3
A global celebration of wildlife will take place on March 3, 2014, which marks the first annual World Wildlife Day. The United Nations General Assembly […]
The Way Forward: 41 Countries Commit to Ending Wildlife Trafficking
Political leaders from 41 countries pledged their support in the fight against wildlife trafficking at last week’s historic London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade. […]
Third Annual World Pangolin Day is February 15
World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February, and this year, the special day falls on February 15, 2014. World Pangolin Day […]
INTERPOL Red Notice Issued for Nepalese Rhino Horn Trafficker Rajkumar Praja
A Red Notice has been issued by INTERPOL for Rajkumar Praja, a Nepalese national wanted for killing rhinos and international rhino horn trading. Rajkumar Praja […]
470 Turtles Seized at Thai Airport, Smuggler Arrested [Photos]
A Pakistani national identified as Mustafa Ali has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok following the discovery of 470 black pond turtles in his […]