Although 2012 was an undeniably difficult year for the elusive pangolin, there is indeed hope for this unique species. Between January and July 2012, at […]
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CITES CoP16: Tanzania Withdraws Proposal to Sell Elephant Ivory
Excellent news for elephants: The CITES Secretariat has confirmed the withdrawal of Tanzania’s proposal to sell stockpiled ivory and transfer its elephant population from Appendix […]
Rhinos in 2012: Don’t Forget the Good News
Despite the tragic news that South Africa’s rhino death toll reached 633 in mid-December 2012, the year actually marked extraordinary achievements in worldwide rhino conservation. […]
Update on U.S. Rhino Horn Trafficking Case ‘Operation Crash’
Sentencing is scheduled to begin in January 2013 for six of the seven people busted by U.S. federal agents for rhino horn trafficking. “Operation Crash” […]
South Africa: 633 Rhinos Killed in 353 Days
The number of rhinos killed in South Africa has soared to the horrifying figure of 633 since the start of 2012, according to the Department […]
Indonesia: 72 Live Pangolins Rescued at Airport
Customs officials in Jakarta discovered 72 live pangolins among a 1.3 ton shipment of live crabs which was about to be loaded onto a Chinese […]
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 […]
South Africa and Vietnam Sign Agreement to Curb Rhino Horn Trafficking
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of South Africa and Vietnam aimed at reducing the flow of illicit wildlife — especially rhino horns […]
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 […]