Wildlife Trafficking

August 21, 2023

Illegal Pet Trade Discovery at Chennai Airport: Endangered Blue Iguanas Among Seized Exotics!

In a significant operation, Indian Customs officials at Chennai Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok, uncovering a trove of rare and exotic wildlife. The seizure included: The discovery of these animals

Nature·Wildlife

Pangolins in the Spotlight: USA Challenges China’s Trade Practices Amidst Global Conservation Concerns

The U.S. Department of the Interior has sounded the alarm on China’s relentless pangolin trade, echoing the cries of conservationists worldwide. China’s actions cast a shadow over our shared commitment to safeguarding wildlife, as outlined in international treaties. With the

October 3, 2023

All Elephant Species on the Brink: Just Under 500,000 Elephants Remain—What’s Driving This Crisis?

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

The three existing elephant species are on the path to extinction, with just under 500,000 remaining, due to habitat loss, illegal ivory trafficking, and

UCLA Scientists Map the $20 Billion Global Pangolin Trade, Offering New Study for Endangered Species

Conservation·Wildlife

The study from UCLA scientists and colleagues employs genomics to identify poaching hotspots and trading routes of the endangered white-bellied pangolin. Published in the

Giant Gecko. Photo Source: Lennart Hudel (CC BY 4.0)

Crime·Nature·Wildlife

Unprotected Treasure: 90% of Traded Reptile Species, Including New Caledonia’s Giant Geckos, Lack International Protection

Social media platforms fuel demand for New Caledonia’s extraordinary geckos, driving wild populations toward local extinctions. Wildlife traffickers target these endemic reptiles—some fetching €3,000 per breeding pair in European markets—while forest destruction

Karmactive Staff

May 9, 2025

Malayan Tigers Between Malaysia and Vietnam. Photo Source: panthera.z-dam

Crime·Nature·Wildlife

Tiger Trade Through Fishing Boats: Poaching Critically Endangered Malayan Tigers Between Malaysia and Vietnam

Tigers and trawlers make for an unlikely combination, but recent research exposes how commercial fishing vessels have become pivotal enablers in the disappearing crisis of Malayan. A study released by Panthera, the

Govind Tekale

March 29, 2025

some of the suspected scheduled endangered live lizards seized.

Crime·Wildlife

Hong Kong Customs Seizes 42 Endangered Lizards Worth $210,000 Hidden in Dehumidifiers

In a significant wildlife smuggling bust, Hong Kong Customs officials intercepted 42 endangered live lizards at Hong Kong International Airport on March 4, 2025. The reptiles, with an estimated market value of

Govind Tekale

March 7, 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Conservation·Technology·Wildlife

AI Tackles Wildlife Trafficking: 360,000 Images Screened, 7,853 Illegal Ads Removed

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Baidu unveiled AI Guardian of Endangered Species 2.0 today, expanding their technological arsenal against illegal wildlife trade. This AI-powered system identifies 34 commonly traded

Rahul Somvanshi

November 24, 2024