World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February, and this year, the special day falls on February 18, 2017. World Pangolin Day […]
Shocking Figures Reveal Deadly Reality for Pangolins
The news for pangolins could not be worse as 183 member countries prepare to vote on whether or not this enigmatic species will be granted […]
A Horrible Elephant Déjà Vu
I spent a great deal of my life in the late 1980s undercover, following the sound of drills carving out ivory name seals for the […]
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 […]
State of the Pangolin [Podcast]
State of the Pangolin: Tune into Episode 42 of the Behind the Schemes podcast for an exclusive interview with Dr. Chris Shepherd and Lisa Hywood. […]
IUCN Lion Report Raises Questions
The decline started a long time ago … Earlier this year, the IUCN published their “much awaited” (and about 2 years late) Red List report […]
CITES and Brexit: Prepare for a Mighty Migraine
Yes, it is maybe time we reflected upon this, isn’t it? In case you’ve just returned from traversing the Empty Quarter on camelback or circumnavigating […]
Global Tiger Day: 45 NGOs Unite in Call to End Tiger ‘Farming’ and Trade
Today on International Tiger Day we the undersigned 45 non-governmental organisations are urging countries with tiger farms to adopt urgent action to end tiger […]
Commercial Farming and Trade in Endangered Species in Vietnam – A Shortcut to Extinction
Hanoi, July 27, 2016 – Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) today hosted a press conference on the need to fully prohibit farming and trade […]
Vietnam’s Illegal Ivory Trade Threatens Africa’s Elephants
Courtesy of Save the Elephants Vietnam is now one of the world’s biggest illegal ivory markets. The number of items seen for sale has increased […]