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.
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Latest WWF Wildlife Survey Points to ‘Alarming’ Declines
The results from an important ongoing assessment look grim. But the survey is often misunderstood.
Australia Declares Koalas an Endangered Species
Years of drought, fires and habitat loss have drastically reduced the population of the iconic marsupial.
Please Don’t Feed the Whale Sharks? Fishing Town Says It Must, to Prosper.
The chance to swim with the world’s biggest fish drew tourists to a Philippines town, but conservation groups denounce the hand-feeding that keeps the gentle creatures around.
‘The Fish Rots From the Head’: How a Salmon Crisis Stoked Russian Protests
Plentiful salmon used to be one of the few perks for residents of Russia’s Far East. Then the fish vanished, and many local residents blamed President Putin.
As Himalayas Warm, Nepal’s Climate Migrants Struggle to Survive
Pushed out of their village by a drought and lack of food, a group of Nepalis are fighting to amplify the voices of those forced to relocate by the planet’s warming.
Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires
The actor and environmentalist released a statement on Saturday after President Jair Bolsonaro falsely accused him of funding the fires recently set in the Amazon rainforest.
One Casualty of the Palm Oil Industry: An Orangutan Mother, Shot 74 Times
Indonesia has promised to stop clearing jungle for plantations. So why are endangered apes still on the front lines of the conservation battle?
Science Times at 40: The Key to Stopping the Illegal Wildlife Trade: China
The country is a critical market for animal contraband. Some scientists fear the official commitment to conservation may be wavering.