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.