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The US Has a Cloned Sheep Contraband Problem

Arthur Schubarth was sentenced to prison for cloning and trafficking a rare sheep species, revealing significant legal and ecological concerns.

Man Who Killed Hundreds of Eagles and Hawks Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison

Travis John Branson was sentenced for killing and trafficking hundreds of eagles and hawks, reflecting serious wildlife law violations.
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Rats trained to sniff out smuggled rhino horn and pangolin scales

Rats trained to identify wildlife contraband are proving valuable in combating illegal trafficking, potentially alongside traditional methods using dogs.

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.

Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into Canada

A 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 Guilty

A woman attempted to smuggle protected turtles across the border, highlighting wildlife trafficking issues.

Rancher Gets 6 Months in Prison for Scheme to Create Giant Sheep Hybrid

An 81-year-old rancher was sentenced to prison for illegally creating hybrid sheep from protected wildlife parts.

Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home

Wildlife trafficking is a lucrative and significant global crime, requiring specialized care for seized animals with unclear origins.

Rats trained to sniff out smuggled rhino horn and pangolin scales

Rats trained to identify wildlife contraband are proving valuable in combating illegal trafficking, potentially alongside traditional methods using dogs.

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.

Woman pleads guilty over attempt to smuggle turtles by kayak into Canada

A 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 Guilty

A woman attempted to smuggle protected turtles across the border, highlighting wildlife trafficking issues.

Rancher Gets 6 Months in Prison for Scheme to Create Giant Sheep Hybrid

An 81-year-old rancher was sentenced to prison for illegally creating hybrid sheep from protected wildlife parts.

Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home

Wildlife trafficking is a lucrative and significant global crime, requiring specialized care for seized animals with unclear origins.
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Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtles

A 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 Canada

Attempting to smuggle protected species across borders poses serious legal consequences.

Woman attempted to kayak to Canada with bag full of protected turtles

A 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 Canada

Attempting to smuggle protected species across borders poses serious legal consequences.
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Montana man to be sentenced for cloning giant sheep to breed large sheep for captive trophy hunts

An 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 facility

Illegal 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: Corals

Marine 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.
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