State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Poaching
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No more trade in endangered pangolins, U.N. meeting decides
The United Nations on Wednesday banned global trade in highly endangered pangolins, a scaly animal with the dubious distinction of being the world's most poached mammal. Member states of the U.N.'s
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Reduced to skin and bones re-examined: an analysis of Tiger seizures from 13 range countries from 2000-2015
A new report from TRAFFIC and WWF finds no evidence of a decline in tiger trafficking across Asia, with parts equating to a minimum of 1755 tigers seized between 2000 and 2015 – an average of more than
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Reduced to skin and bones re-examined: an analysis of Tiger seizures from 13 range countries from 2000-2015
A new report from TRAFFIC and WWF finds no evidence of a decline in tiger trafficking across Asia, with parts equating to a minimum of 1755 tigers seized between 2000 and 2015 – an average of more than
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After 9 years, state tiger cell to meet
Nagpur: After remaining in deep slumber for over nine years, the forest department seems to have woken up and has convened state tiger cell meeting on October 1. The last meeting of the cell was held on
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African elephant population tumbles but some countries want to lift the ivory ban
Johannesburg: The number of elephants in Africa has dropped by 111,000 in 10 years to just 415,000 today. The 20 per cent drop between 2006 and 2015 is because of a surge in ivory poaching, the International
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Revealed: the criminals making millions from illegal wildlife trafficking
A major investigation into global wildlife crime today names for the first time key traffickers and links their illegal trade to corrupt officials at the highest levels of one Asian country. The investigation,
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African elephants 'suffer worst decline in 25 years'
Africa's elephant population has suffered its worst drop in 25 years, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said on Sunday, blaming the plummeting numbers on poaching. Based on 275
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African elephant numbers plummet during 'worst decline in 25 years’
African elephant population has contracted by around 111,000 in the past decade as a result of poaching, study finds The number of African elephants dropped by about 111,000 in the past decade as a result
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It's not all about tigers and criminals: Illegal wildlife trade responses need nuance
Responses to illegal wildlife trade need to be more nuanced and not only focused on high-profile species if we are to truly tackle the problem, say researchers. Across the globe, the illegal wildlife
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Species body says extra elephant protection could boost ivory trade
Elephants in Botswana, which has more of the animals than any other country in Africa The UN body that oversees trade in endangered species, says it will oppose efforts to increase global protection for