wildlife trafficking
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.
Pangolins, the World’s Most-Trafficked Mammal, Are Now One of the Most Protected
"The world is standing up for the little guy.”
Suspected Slaughterhouse Near Tiger Temple Discovered By Thai Authorities
Days after the bodies of 40 tiger cubs were discovered at Tiger Temple, authorities think they have found the site where tigers were slaughtered and dismembered.
40 Tiger Cub Carcasses Found in Freezer During Raid at Infamous Thailand Temple
Thai authorities found 40 tiger cub carcasses in a freezer at a Buddhist temple that is being investigated for suspected links to wildlife trafficking and abuse.
The Famous Tigers of Tinder Have Been Saved from Their Drugged-Up Hell
The tigers made famous in "Tinder selfies" trend may soon have their freedom.
In Photos: The Largest Burning of Ivory in History
VICE News witnessed the torching 105 tons of ivory worth an estimated $105 million over the weekend in a bid to highlight the impact of poaching.
Do Auctions Have a Poached Ivory Problem?
An antiques dealer pleading guilty to trafficking poached wildlife has reignited a debate.
Why Aren’t Illegal Wildlife Traders Using the Dark Web?
Unlike those who trade in narcotics, wildlife trackers are sticking to surface sites like Craigslist.
Here's What You Can Buy to Celebrate New Year in Vietnam: Bear Paw, Pangolin, and Snake Wine
As the Tet holiday gets underway, the country's wealthy and growing middle class are consuming products made from endangered species, despite a ban and stricter law enforcement.
Terrorist Groups Are Poaching Elephants In Northern Mali, Warns UN
The United Nations and Interpol estimate that around 90 percent of elephants killed in Africa each year are killed by non-state armed groups, in or near conflict zones.
The World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal Might Have Just Got a Lifeline
New agreements show increased attention to the plight of the vaquita, but environmental organisations warn that the effort needs to be international.
Obama’s Pacific Trade Deal Has Some Environmentalists Celebrating — and Others Crying Foul
The US and 11 other countries announced a tentative agreement on Monday for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but the deal has divided the environmental community.