Wildlife Trafficking

August 21, 2023

Illegal Pet Trade Discovery at Chennai Airport: Endangered Blue Iguanas Among Seized Exotics!

In a significant operation, Indian Customs officials at Chennai Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok, uncovering a trove of rare and exotic wildlife. The seizure included: The discovery of these animals

Nature·Wildlife

Pangolins in the Spotlight: USA Challenges China’s Trade Practices Amidst Global Conservation Concerns

The U.S. Department of the Interior has sounded the alarm on China’s relentless pangolin trade, echoing the cries of conservationists worldwide. China’s actions cast a shadow over our shared commitment to safeguarding wildlife, as outlined in international treaties. With the

October 3, 2023

UCLA Scientists Map the $20 Billion Global Pangolin Trade, Offering New Study for Endangered Species

Conservation·Wildlife

The study from UCLA scientists and colleagues employs genomics to identify poaching hotspots and trading routes of the endangered white-bellied pangolin. Published in the

All Elephant Species on the Brink: Just Under 500,000 Elephants Remain—What’s Driving This Crisis?

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

The three existing elephant species are on the path to extinction, with just under 500,000 remaining, due to habitat loss, illegal ivory trafficking, and

Artificial Intelligence·Conservation·Technology·Wildlife

AI Tackles Wildlife Trafficking: 360,000 Images Screened, 7,853 Illegal Ads Removed

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Baidu unveiled AI Guardian of Endangered Species 2.0 today, expanding their technological arsenal against illegal wildlife trade. This AI-powered system identifies 34 commonly traded

Rahul Somvanshi

November 24, 2024