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Massive Shark Fin Bust In Hong Kong!

Posted on 08/05/2020
Illegal Wildlife Trade

A Malaysian tiger's eyes by Chris Sheperd of TRAFFIC

Skin and Bones Unresolved— New Analysis Highlights Persistent Tiger Trafficking: Over 2 Per Week Seized!

Posted on 21/08/2019
Conservation, Illegal Wildlife Trade, Reports

These statistics show seizures of White-rumped Shama song birds from illegal trade from 2008-2018. In total authorities seized 15,480 birds in 432 cases. 10,376 of the birds (two thirds of the total) were being traded internationally. 7373 were from Indonesia, 6838 from Malaysia, 1174 from Thailand, 84 from Vietnam and 11 from Singapore. These figures represent considerable increase in trade over time. TRAFFIC image and copyright.

Going For A Song! Greater Protection Sought for White-rumped Shama, Heavily Traded Southeast Asian Song Birds, at CITES Meet.

Posted on 19/08/2019
Conservation, Illegal Wildlife Trade, Wildopeneye on birds

One of a pair of frozen tiger cubs confiscated in the 'sting' operation. ENV image and copyright.

Pair of Frozen Tiger Cubs Seized in Wildlife Crime Bust by ENV and Police

Posted on 22/03/2019
Illegal Wildlife Trade

Pangolin seizure Hai Duong Nov 18, 2016 ENV image and copyright.

New Fundraiser Launched To Protect Pangolins on Gofundme

Posted on 20/03/2019
Illegal Wildlife Trade

Seized! FLIGHT Staff and authorities with part of the intercepted shipments of over 8,ooo birds confiscated within a single week. FLIGHT image and copyright.

Sumatran Wild Bird Trade – Over 8000 Birds Siezed in a Single Week

Posted on 03/12/2018
biodiversity, Illegal Wildlife Trade, Wildopeneye on birds

News Shorts

Posted on 25/10/2018
Illegal Wildlife Trade, Reports

Cover image of the ARCAS 2017 annual report with an image of a rescued Barn owl.

ARCAS Annual Report 2017 — progress in difficult environment

Posted on 06/09/2018
Conservation, Illegal Wildlife Trade, Reports

Total animal rescues in March 2018 (Source ENV)

Animal Rescues in March 2018 by Education for Nature Vietnam

Posted on 06/05/2018
Illegal Wildlife Trade

Nguyen Mau Chien charged with the smuggling of 36kg of rhino horn amongst other things. ENV photo and copyright.

Illegal Wildlife Trade Kingpin Jailed In Vietnam, Lenient Sentence To Be Appealed

Posted on 22/03/2018
Illegal Wildlife Trade