Cuddling capybaras and ogling otters: the problem with animal cafes in Asia
A boom in places offering petting sessions is linked to a rise in the illegal movement of exotic and endangered species, say experts
Inside the illegal eel trade: is there a way to stop Europe’s biggest wildlife crime before it’s too late?
Interviews with experts and key players across four countries reveal why efforts to stop the multibillion-euro trafficking industry have failed – and how to save the endangered fish.
Rescued #CheetahCubs highlight #Somaliland's fight against #IllegalWildlifeTrade. The @CCFCheetah expands efforts with a new education & training complex, aiming to foster coexistence b/t people & wildlife in the #HornOfAfrica. #WildlifeTrade
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Rescued Cheetah Cub ‘Bag Of Bones’ Highlights Somaliland’s Fight Against Illegal Wildlife Trade | Saxafi Media
HARGEISA, Somaliland—Ten cheetah cubs, malnourished and injured after months in captivity, have been rescued from wildlife traffickers in Somaliland.
Otters posing for selfies in Japanese cafes may be linked to illegal trade, experts warn
The DNA of rare small-clawed otters in captivity in Japan has been matched to wild populations in poaching hotspots in Thailand
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns, which costs a fraction of traditional protection methods, reduced illegal hunting by nearly 80%, say experts
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting off the animals’ horns, which costs a fraction of traditional protection methods, reduced illegal hunting by nearly 80%, say experts
Our latest study finds nearly 5 million seahorses smuggled across 60+ countries despite strict trade regulations — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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‘People buy a lion and can’t handle it’: inside the farms breeding cubs for TikTok and Instagram likes
In Thailand, exotic pets are increasingly popular among the wealthy elite, but few are prepared for a long-term commitment and campaigners say many animals are kept in cruel conditions
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