Captive lion breeding operations in Africa — which charge tourists a fee for “walking with lions” or “cub petting” experiences — actually have no conservation […]
Tag: wildlife crime
Wildlife Trafficker Denied Re-Entry Into Philippines
A Chinese national identified as Zhang Wen Wei will not be allowed back into the Philippines after repeatedly being caught smuggling endangered wildlife out of […]
South Africa: Game Farmers Sentenced to Jail for Rhino Killing Scheme
Two KwaZulu-Natal game farmers identified as Ewart Potgieter and Riaan Vermaak have been sentenced to prison by the Vryheid Regional Court in connection with their […]
Tanzania: Wildlife Officials Fired for Animal Trafficking
Three of Tanzania’s top wildlife officials have been fired for smuggling giraffes, lions, gazelles, hornbills, vultures and other rare species to Qatar. The Citizen reports […]
Thailand: Corruption Case Over Tiger Exports Moves Forward
Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to prosecute Science Minister Plodprasob Surassawadi over his decision to approve the export of 100 tigers to China while […]
Rhinos: From South Africa to Vietnam — via Thailand?
South African game farmers and reserve owners may be utilizing Thailand as a transit point so that rhino exports to Vietnam can continue without scrutiny. […]
Malaysia: Tour Operator Caught Promoting Sea Turtle Harassment
Disturbing videos and photos posted by Malaysian tour operator Perhentian Setia Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd show a group of snorkelers violating the law by […]
12 Things You Might Not Know About Elephants
Elephants are under extreme pressure from the thriving ivory trade in China and Thailand, while unsustainable human population growth is taking its toll on elephant […]
7 Sumatran Rhinos Photographed in Indonesian Forest
A population survey has revealed that Sumatran rhinos are still surviving in Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem area — where they have not been seen for 26 […]
Tiger Population Increasing in Nepal [2012]
A March 2012 study carried out by Nepal’s Department of National Park and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) found that the country’s tiger numbers are on the […]