Ivory
The Shady World of People Who Offer to Illegally Sell Chimps Online
A recent report suggested there were 33,000 protected animals—or animal parts—for sale on the internet, so I set off to find out if that was true.
With Just a Few Clicks of Your Mouse, You Too Can Own a Toilet-Trained Gorilla
In the most comprehensive report of its kind, conservationists reveal a multi-billion dollar online market in protected animals and illicit animal products, like ivory.
These Are The Most Wanted Environmental Fugitives In The World
Interpol issued a list of the world's most wanted environmental fugitives and asks the public for help in tracking them down.
Meet the Radical Veterinarians Who Want to Dehorn Rhinos Before Poachers Can
Can a small band of veterinarians who lop off rhino horns with chainsaws save the species from poachers?
VICE News Capsule - Friday, November 7
Libya's political crisis deepens, environmental group claims Chinese delegation went on ivory shopping spree during official visit to Tanzania last year, dozens of pilot whales die off New Zealand's coast, and more.
South African Environment Minister: 'We Appreciate Western Help Against Poaching — But We Need Asia's'
Amid an alarming surge in elephant and rhino killings, Edna Molewa tells VICE News why South Africa is considering drastic steps — and why marches in the West won't end the problem.
Poachers Killed 8 Percent of All African Elephants in 2011
Poaching didn't truly become "unsustainable" for the elephant population until 2009.
Hong Kong Is Burning Illegal Ivory, But the 'Legal' Trade Is Holding Strong
A near-30-ton stockpile is being incinerated, but campaigners warn the legal ivory market is covering illegal trade.
Kenya Is Deploying Drones Nationwide to Drive Out Ivory Poachers
In an unprecedented move, Kenya will spin up small-fry spy drones in all 52 of its national parks and reserves to sniff out poachers.
VICE News Capsule - Thursday, April 10
Migrants rescued off Italy's coast, British drug smuggler arrested in Thailand, anti-austerity protests in Greece, Belgium destroys ivory.
Prince William, Destroying Ivory Art Won’t Stop Poaching
Crushing the legacy of human creativity embodied in the royal collection would serve no purpose.
France's Ivory Crush Is More Proof that Wildlife Trafficking Is a Global Problem
The goal was to send a clear message that ivory is only valuable when it remains attached to an elephant.