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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 […]
Vietnam’s Illegal Ivory Trade Threatens Africa’s Elephants
Courtesy of Save the Elephants Vietnam is now one of the world’s biggest illegal ivory markets. The number of items seen for sale has increased […]
Illegal Trade Pushing Helmeted Hornbills Towards Extinction
Researchers are sounding the alarm for the Helmeted Hornbill after a new study of seizure figures revealed 2,170 hornbill casques had been confiscated from illegal […]
Man Who Trafficked Thousands of Baby Turtles to China Sentenced to Prison in U.S.
A wildlife trafficking scheme in which a Canadian resident used shipping facilities in the United States to smuggle thousands of baby turtles to China has […]
Why is the ‘Fox’ in Charge of the U.N. Tiger ‘Hen House’?
“China farms tigers? Why didn’t I know that?” This is the most common comment I hear when I talk about China’s industrial tiger farms and […]
Tiger Range Countries Urged to Commit to Ending Tiger ‘Farming’ and Trade
As delegates prepare for the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation, from April 12 to 14 in New Delhi, we the undersigned urge Ministers […]
Disappointment: China’s Draft Wildlife ‘Protection’ Law Favors Tiger Trade
A number of Chinese laws relating to ecosystems and the environment have recently been under the scrutiny of the National People’s Congress to ensure they […]
China Requests ‘Gift’ of Rhinos from Nepal [UPDATED]
Disconcerting news from Nepal: Economic superpower China has asked for a pair of rhinos and it seems struggling Nepal has no choice but to oblige. […]
NGOs Call for Urgent Action to End Tiger ‘Farming’ and Trade
We the undersigned believe that a Zero Demand approach to trade in tiger parts and derivatives is essential to achieve Zero Poaching. This means an […]