Where do South Africa’s captive-bred tigers go, when they are sold to Vietnam? With mounting concern over South Africa’s trade in tigers, there is an […]
Tag: wildlife crime
Ivory Among Endangered Species Products Seized from Passenger at LAX
The U.S. Customs and Border Control confiscated seven ivory tusks, a hippopotamus tusk and purses made out of ostrich, stingray, crocodile and elephant skins from […]
China to Ban Shark Fin Soup at State Banquets … in 3 Years
Media reports claim the Chinese government has announced plans to stop serving shark fin soup at state banquets, but when? The ban could take as […]
India: 6 Bears Killed for Gallbladders, 5 Suspects Arrested
Forest officials have arrested five suspects in connection with the killing of six bears in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Four of the bears were […]
Cause for Concern: Canada’s Narwhal Ivory Trade
Although indigenous peoples in the Arctic have traditionally hunted narwhals for food, recent information suggests that the focus has shifted to the marine mammal’s tusk […]
Ukraine: Shocking Video of Bear Cub Illegally Sold by Zoo
A disturbing undercover video from Ukraine depicts a screaming baby bear snatched from her mother and brutally forced into a tiny box, while the mother […]
Thailand to List African Elephant as Protected Species
In an effort to more closely monitor illegal ivory trade, Thailand will add the African elephant as a protected species under Thai law. This is […]
China: 93 Pounds of Pangolin Scales, Small Amount of Rhino Horn Confiscated
Beijing customs officials seized 42 kilograms (93 pounds) of pangolin scales, plus .31 kilograms (11 ounces) of rhino horn, at the Beijing Capital International Airport. […]
Zambia: 3 Tons of Ivory Stolen, 2 Game Scouts Arrested
Just over three tons of ivory were discovered missing from the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) strongroom, and two game scouts have been apprehended in what […]
Gabon Destroys Over 5 Tons of Ivory in Support of Elephant Protection #gabonivoryburn
Gabon has demonstrated to the world it is committed to taking action against illegal wildlife trade by publicly burning 4,825 kg (10,637 lbs) of elephant […]