Proving once again that #FacebookIsMalware
Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says
Spoorthy Raman, MongaBay
5 May 2026
With just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live birds, contraband rhino horns or ivory, buyers can flock to e-commerce platforms and find them all.

Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says
With just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live birds, contraband rhino horns or ivory, buyers can flock to e-commerce platforms and find them all. Traffickers hide behind their screens while profiting […]