The recent United Nations international wildlife conference enacted some of the most important protection related to shark species which are a prime target in the fin trade. The number of lizards, frogs, and turtles is also decreasing due to the pet trade. The CITES (Convention
Zimbabwe is home to the second-largest elephant population in the world. However, the population of African elephants in the country is steadily rising by 5 percent every year, which is leading to a jumbo-human conflict with casualties on both sides. Around 60 people were killed
Recently, the forest officials were in shock after spotting a dead baby kangaroo and three more adult kangaroos in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. This incident has left the entire forest department perplexed. They were baffled after finding kangaroos in North Bengal, which is
The volcanic archipelago of the Galápagos Islands is brimming with thousands of endemic flora and fauna species. Park rangers with the Galápagos National Park Directorate have recently found the remains of 15 endangered giant tortoises brutally slaughtered on the southern Isabela Island of the Galápagos
In a fast-growing economy where most people seek lucrative jobs in business and finance, and the government views civil society with skepticism, if not hostility, Trang Nguyen stands out. Trang Nguyen has been fighting illegal wildlife trade and poaching on Vietnamese frontlines for quite some
The first World Elephant Day was launched on August 12, 2012, to bring attention to the plight of elephants. Marked as a celebratory event for the loved, revered and respected animal by many people and cultures, World Elephant Day 2021 raises awareness about the threats
Nigeria seized a record for illegal wildlife trafficking of pangolin scales and elephant tusks. Comptroller General of Customs, Colonel Hamid Ali mentioned that the capture was worth $54 million and provided 17,137 kg of pangolin scales, 44 kg of elephant tusks and 60 kg in
Professor Van Oosterhout from the department of evolutionary genetics stated that growing the breed of animals has made the livestock a “source” for the evolution of pathogens that can transform from animals to humans. According to studies, animal farming can lead to the next pandemic. As
The assault on ecosystems that has resulted in many other disasters in the past and the current coronavirus crisis, has somewhat made mankind realize the urgency of eradicating wildlife trade to prevent pandemic crisis in the future. According to Lee Hannah, senior scientist at Conservation