The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of international crime groups in animal trafficking.
Tag: Pangolins
2 Ivory Smugglers Captured in International Operation, U.S. Says
The men were captured by relying on DNA sampling from a previously seized ivory haul, which helped experts pinpoint the location of poached elephants.
Myanmar Plan to Breed Protected Species in Captivity Draws Criticism
Myanmar’s conservation ministry is considering captive breeding of as many as 175 threatened species, including tigers, Irrawaddy dolphins and rare birds that exist only in the wild.
Significance of Pangolin Viruses in Human Pandemic Remains Murky
Scientists haven’t found evidence that the new coronavirus jumped from pangolins to people, but they do host very similar viruses
China’s Ban on Wildlife Trade a Big Step, but Has Loopholes, Conservationists Say
The coronavirus epidemic prompted China to permanently ban trade of wild animals as food, but not for medicinal use.
To Prevent Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists Say
Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
Pangolins Are Suspected as a Potential Coronavirus Host
The world’s most trafficked mammal may be involved in the Wuhan outbreak, but the evidence is far from clear.
Seizure of 14 Tons of Pangolin Scales in Singapore Sets a Dismal Record
If the illegal trade in the scaly anteater is not curtailed, “pangolins face the risk of going extinct,” an official with a conservation group said.
Hong Kong, Crossroads of the Criminal Wildlife Trade
Despite reforms, the territory is a linchpin in the global traffic in illegal animal parts.
9 Tons of Pangolin Scales Are Seized in Hong Kong
Officials believe the scales came from nearly 14,000 pangolins. All eight pangolin species are endangered, some critically.