illegal wildlife trade
Lions Sedated After Escaping Containers at Major Airport
One of the fully grown animals was discovered perched on top of its travel crate
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.
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.
Did China Just Sign the Death Warrant for Indonesia's Tigers and Rhinos?
Chinese officials recently reversed a ban on the sale of tiger and rhino parts for medical or cultural use—a move that some say may accelerate the extinction of two critically endangered species.
Instagram Cheetahs Are Now the Target of International Wildlife Officials
A monumental agreement aims to curb the illegal cheetah trade by monitoring social media.
Illegal Wildlife Traders Aren't Welcome on the Dark Web
Dark web users are cool with drugs, not so cool with tiger cubs.
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.
While Asia Grabs the Headlines, This Region's Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Also Booming
Mexico, Haiti, and El Salvador top the list of Latin American countries exporting illegal wildlife and illegal animal products to the United States, according to an analysis of government data by conservationists.
Slaughter of Sumatran Elephants Reaches New High
Conservationists have long been sounding alarms about the spike in elephant poaching in Africa, but killings in Sumatra were up 55 percent last year, helping to supply the illegal trade in ivory.
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.