Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) rallied around Thailand’s proposal to designate March 3rd as […]
Category: Tigers
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 […]
India: Local Tribespeople Enlisted to Help Protect Tigers
The indigenous Tharu tribe living next to Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh will play a pivotal role in protecting tigers, thanks to a joint […]
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 […]
From South Africa to Vietnam: Rhinos and Tigers [Photos]
Are some of South Africa’s wildlife breeders selling rhinos and tigers to questionable facilities? One such facility is the Bao Son Paradise Theme Park in […]
Thailand: Wildlife Trafficker Arrested with 16 Tiger Cubs
A suspect identified as Faren Kongfu has been arrested in northern Thailand after 16 baby tigers were found in his vehicle. Kongfu claims that he […]
Sec. Clinton Plans to Include Wildlife Trafficking on East Asia Summit Agenda
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to “elevate” the issue of wildlife trafficking at the upcoming East Asia Summit (EAS) in Phnom Penh, […]
India: Tiger Shot, Hacked into Pieces Inside Zoo
A female tiger named “Oni” was found dead in her enclosure at the Itanagar Zoo in Arunachal Pradesh, where intruders managed to shoot her in […]
Thailand: 4 Tigers Rescued, Suspected Trafficker Arrested
Thai authorities have nabbed a suspected wildlife trafficker following the seizure of four live tigers from appalling conditions in an apartment near Bangkok. Two adult […]