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 […]
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Part 2 – International Wildlife Crime: Counting the Dots
People should know by now that my participation in any meeting, especially one convened by an international organization, will almost inevitably lead to me reflecting […]
Beijing Forest Police Smash Major Wildlife Trafficking Ring
Courtesy of TRAFFIC BEIJING – Beijing Forest Police announced the arrest of 16 suspects in a major wildlife trafficking case code-named “May 21”, which led […]
The UN’s Lone Ranger: Combating International Wildlife Crime [Podcast]
If you’re interested in learning about international wildlife crime issues, this is the podcast for you: An exclusive interview with John Sellar, former Chief of […]
Wildlife Trade Experts Oppose Use of Synthetic Rhino Horn as Anti-Poaching Measure
HANOI – A coalition of wildlife non-governmental organisations actively combating the illegal rhino horn trade has declared its opposition to the use of bioengineered rhino […]
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 […]
Synthetic Rhino Horn Hoopla Under Scrutiny
Is there money to be made from selling fake rhino horns to poachers? Would a line of consumer products containing “essence of rhino horn” turn […]
Louisiana Court Sentences Turtle Trafficker to Prison
Convicted turtle trafficker Keith Cantore will spend the next three and a half years in prison for attempting to purchase 100 North American Wood Turtles […]
Illegal Trade Pushing Indonesia’s Rare Black-Winged Myna Towards Extinction
Courtesy of TRAFFIC Black-winged Mynas are prized in the cage bird trade for their striking black and white plumage, lively behaviour and singing ability. Unfortunately, […]
Will China’s Falling Yuan Impact Illegal Wildlife Trade?
Global economists have been concerned about the mysterious Chinese economy for several years. After rising to the world’s second largest economic power with twenty years […]