wildlife trafficking
Rhino Horns, Tiger Teeth and 6 Tonnes of Ivory Seized in $18M Record Bust
The historic seizure, which came from Africa via Abu Dhabi, reaffirms Malaysia's status as a major regional wildlife trafficking hub.
Lions Sedated After Escaping Containers at Major Airport
One of the fully grown animals was discovered perched on top of its travel crate
This Obese Bengal Tiger Was on the Loose in Mexico
Shocked tourists discovered the escaped tiger near the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco.
This Is How Critically Endangered Orangutans Are Trafficked, According to a Former Illegal Trader
Almost all his business was conducted on social media.
Thanks to Cambodia’s PM, a Chinese Businessman Got His Pet Lion Back
The animal will now return to the owner who lives in an upscale district of Phnom Penh.
Somebody Lost Their Pet Lion After Videos of It Appeared on TikTok
The lion was rescued from a wealthy Chinese businessman’s villa in Cambodia.
Catholics' Fervor for Turtle Flesh During Lent Threatens Endangered Species in Colombia
Though hunters and vendors face fines for wildlife trafficking, they don’t have many other options.
Cops Rescue Five Owls Being Delivered to an Occultist for a Diwali Sacrifice
The Festival of Lights is actually a dark time for the bird because of its status as Goddess Lakshmi's vehicle.
30 Tons of Pangolin Parts Seized in Historic Trafficking Bust
Malaysian authorities found two warehouses full of the most trafficked mammal in the world.
Traffickers Are Using Instagram and YouTube as Black Markets for Live Cheetahs
A new report identified more than 900 advertisements for poached cheetahs on social media.
85 Dead Songbirds in a Suitcase Show Why Animal Trafficking Is a Major Issue
This is just a snapshot of the wider problem.
Facebook Is a Black Market For Vietnam’s Wildlife Traffickers
A year-long investigation revealed that Facebook has unwillingly become a safe haven for wildlife smugglers.