Close to three tonnes of pangolin scales went up in flames on December 6 as authorities incinerated several illegal shipments seized in 2017 — a […]
Tag: Malaysia
Malaysia: 12 Wildlife Traffickers Busted with Ivory, Pangolin Scales, Tiger Skins & More
Authorities in Malaysia have apprehended 12 traffickers and seized hundreds of wildlife parts including elephant ivory, pangolin scales, tiger skins, big cat bones, tiger claws […]
Update: Malaysian Illegal Wildlife Trade Group Removed by Facebook
Great news: Peminat Haiwan Exotic Malaysia – a Facebook group illegally selling protected Malaysian wildlife – has been removed. Yesterday, we called attention to Peminat […]
Protected Species Openly for Sale in Malaysian Facebook Group
A Facebook group calling itself Peminat Haiwan Exotic Malaysia is facilitating illegal activities by allowing members to post advertisements of nationally protected species for sale. […]
German National Arrested in Indonesia on Suspicion of Smuggling Earless Monitor Lizards
JAKARTA — A German national has been arrested at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in possession of eight Earless Monitor Lizards concealed on his body as he […]
Brazen Pangolin Trader Caught on Film in Malaysia
A concerned citizen has photographed a pangolin trader openly selling a mother pangolin and her tiny baby at Sibu Night Market in Sarawak. The photos […]
Snared Sun Bear Indicative of Rampant Poaching Inside Belum-Temengor Forest Complex
Article courtesy of Dr Chris R. Shepherd, Regional Director, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Perak, Malaysia, 28th January 2014 — The carcass of a Malayan Sun Bear […]
Malaysia’s Sun Bear Rescue Center Opens to Public on January 17
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sabah, Malaysia, is set to welcome the general public on January 17, 2014. Founded by Malaysian wildlife biologist […]
‘Tattooing’ Endangered Tortoises to Protect Them From Smugglers [Photos]
Article and photos courtesy of Dr. Chris Shepherd, Regional Director, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia. Conservation organizations fighting to save one of the world’s most threatened tortoises […]
122 Live Pangolins Seized in Thailand, One in Zimbabwe
Thai customs officials intercepted the smuggling of 122 live pangolins, which were stowed away in sacks inside an SUV, and believed to be headed for […]