A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cuteWildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
A casual in-flight chat exposed a Calif. 'trophy room' of illegal wildlifeA casual flight conversation led to the exposure of illegal hunting and trafficking of endangered species in California.
Chico Couple Brags of Illegal Hunting to Plainclothes Officers, Promptly Gets ProsecutedA couple openly confessed to illegal wildlife possession to state agents, leading to a home raid and multiple charges for wildlife violations.
It shouldn't be that easy': inside the illegal wildlife trade booming on social mediaSocial media is facilitating a significant increase in wildlife trafficking, endangering many species due to its accessibility and anonymity.
UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as bonkers'The export of critically endangered eels from the UK to Russia raises serious conservation concerns amid declining populations.
He helped smuggle 'status symbol' turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prisonWildlife trafficking continues to grow, with turtles becoming popular in the Asian pet trade valued as status symbols.
A baby monkey went viral after she was found during a traffic stop. The full story isn't so cuteWildlife trafficking, exacerbated by social media, poses a significant threat to animals, such as the baby monkey found during a traffic stop.
A casual in-flight chat exposed a Calif. 'trophy room' of illegal wildlifeA casual flight conversation led to the exposure of illegal hunting and trafficking of endangered species in California.
Chico Couple Brags of Illegal Hunting to Plainclothes Officers, Promptly Gets ProsecutedA couple openly confessed to illegal wildlife possession to state agents, leading to a home raid and multiple charges for wildlife violations.
It shouldn't be that easy': inside the illegal wildlife trade booming on social mediaSocial media is facilitating a significant increase in wildlife trafficking, endangering many species due to its accessibility and anonymity.
UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as bonkers'The export of critically endangered eels from the UK to Russia raises serious conservation concerns amid declining populations.
He helped smuggle 'status symbol' turtles to China. He got nearly three years in prisonWildlife trafficking continues to grow, with turtles becoming popular in the Asian pet trade valued as status symbols.
In Suriname, a shadowy hunt for traffickers selling jaguar parts to ChinaWildlife trafficking, including jaguar smuggling, is linked to broader crime networks, prompting U.S. actions to combat it alongside other pressing illegal activities.
Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in PrisonTravis John Branson was sentenced for killing and trafficking hundreds of eagles and hawks, reflecting serious wildlife law violations.
In Suriname, a shadowy hunt for traffickers selling jaguar parts to ChinaWildlife trafficking, including jaguar smuggling, is linked to broader crime networks, prompting U.S. actions to combat it alongside other pressing illegal activities.
Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in PrisonTravis John Branson was sentenced for killing and trafficking hundreds of eagles and hawks, reflecting serious wildlife law violations.
Baby monkey, cannabis found in Rolls Royce during California traffic stop. Driver arrestedA Rolls Royce driver was arrested for DUI and possession of cannabis while also illegally transporting a baby spider monkey.
The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband ProblemArthur Schubarth was sentenced to prison for cloning and trafficking a rare sheep species, revealing significant legal and ecological concerns.
Rats trained to sniff out smuggled rhino horn and pangolin scalesRats trained to identify wildlife contraband are proving valuable in combating illegal trafficking, potentially alongside traditional methods using dogs.
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good homeWildlife trafficking is a lucrative and significant global crime, requiring specialized care for seized animals with unclear origins.
Wildlife smugglers 'freer to offend' after police cutsCriminal gangs may find it easier to smuggle endangered species and illegal wildlife products into the UK due to cutbacks in the Metropolitan Police's wildlife crime unit.
Rancher Gets 6 Months in Prison for Scheme to Create Giant Sheep HybridAn 81-year-old rancher was sentenced to prison for illegally creating hybrid sheep from protected wildlife parts.
Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into CanadaA woman pleaded guilty to smuggling eastern box turtles across the Canadian border, highlighting the ongoing issue of wildlife trafficking.
Woman Who Tried to Smuggle 29 Turtles Wrapped in Socks Pleads GuiltyA woman attempted to smuggle protected turtles across the border, highlighting wildlife trafficking issues.
Rats trained to sniff out smuggled rhino horn and pangolin scalesRats trained to identify wildlife contraband are proving valuable in combating illegal trafficking, potentially alongside traditional methods using dogs.
Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good homeWildlife trafficking is a lucrative and significant global crime, requiring specialized care for seized animals with unclear origins.
Wildlife smugglers 'freer to offend' after police cutsCriminal gangs may find it easier to smuggle endangered species and illegal wildlife products into the UK due to cutbacks in the Metropolitan Police's wildlife crime unit.
Rancher Gets 6 Months in Prison for Scheme to Create Giant Sheep HybridAn 81-year-old rancher was sentenced to prison for illegally creating hybrid sheep from protected wildlife parts.
Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into CanadaA woman pleaded guilty to smuggling eastern box turtles across the Canadian border, highlighting the ongoing issue of wildlife trafficking.
Woman Who Tried to Smuggle 29 Turtles Wrapped in Socks Pleads GuiltyA woman attempted to smuggle protected turtles across the border, highlighting wildlife trafficking issues.
Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to CanadaAttempting to smuggle protected species across borders poses serious legal consequences.
Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtlesA woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 turtles worth over $40,000 into Canada using an inflatable kayak.
Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to CanadaAttempting to smuggle protected species across borders poses serious legal consequences.
Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtlesA woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 turtles worth over $40,000 into Canada using an inflatable kayak.
Montana man to be sentenced for cloning giant sheep to breed large sheep for captive trophy huntsAn 81-year-old man faces sentencing for illegally cloning sheep for trophy hunting, but prosecutors are not seeking prison time.
Turtle skulls and elephant toenails are among thousands of items seized at LAX mail facilityIllegal wildlife products seized at Los Angeles International Airport's mail facility highlight the rampant issue of wildlife trafficking.
Unlikely Wild Animals Are Being Smuggled Into U.S. Ports: CoralsMarine life traffickers illegally extract corals from reefs, hiding them among legal shipments, contributing to global coral endangerment.Coral is the third-most confiscated wildlife globally, comprising 14.6% of seizures, with the U.S. being a significant part of this trade.