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Instagram Cheetahs Are Now the Target of International Wildlife Officials
A monumental agreement aims to curb the illegal cheetah trade by monitoring social media.
Pangolins, the World’s Most-Trafficked Mammal, Are Now One of the Most Protected
"The world is standing up for the little guy.”
'Anti-Immigrant' Border Fences Are a Major Threat to Wildlife
Soon, Europe will contain more border walls than it did during the Cold War. What does that mean for wildlife?
Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Thriving on Amazon and eBay
Ecommerce giants Amazon and eBay found guilty of advertising banned invasive species.
Hong Kong Says It's Going to Ban Its Trade in Ivory and Elephant Trophies
Hong Kong's move comes after the United States and China have pledged to eliminate the import and export of ivory goods.
Climate Change Is Actually Helping Whale Hunters — Here's How
An Icelandic company shipped nearly 2,000 tons of whale fin meat via the Arctic Ocean, where receding summer sea ice extent is opening up new shipping lanes.
Bear Bile Farms in Vietnam Are Making Animals Blind, Sick, and Obese
Animals Asia, which seeks to end the market in bear bile, says 12,000 Asian black bears and Malaysian sun bears are held captive in Vietnam and China.
France Seizes Illegal Shipment of 170 Critically Endangered Baby Tortoises
The creatures, deemed as precious as 'living jewels', are coveted for their unique shells and can fetch up to $10,000 each on the black market.
The Largest Illegal Wildlife Market in Asia May Be on the Myanmar-China Border
Conservationists found a booming trade in protected species, including clouded leopards, Asiatic golden cats, tigers, and elephants, on the countries' shared border.
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.
Namibia Is Dehorning Rhinos to Combat Rising Poaching
The Namibian government is attempting drastic measures after 14 animals have been killed so far in 2014. It hopes that by selling the horn legally black market sales will collapse.
Five Threatened Shark Species Will Receive Protections After 20 Years of Trying
The move suggests that CITES parties, including Japan and China, might actually start protecting our oceans.