Senseless deaths of smuggled African greys expose weaknesses in laws against the illegal wildlife trade. Learn why CITES needs massive reform

New University of Kent research has found promising signs that AI platforms have the potential to limit the illegal wildlife trade. The research paper titled "Assessing safeguards against the illegal ...

The illegal wildlife trade makes for an easy villain.

Of the 2,079 mammal species traded worldwide, 41 per cent share at least one pathogen with humans, according to new data released today. 

The case of three ring-tailed lemurs, an endangered species, stolen from Gazipur Safari Park in Bangladesh last year resurfaced on social media in September this year, when news spread that two of…

Africa’s wildlife faces interconnected pressures ranging from habitat loss and fragmentation to climate change, and the illegal wildlife trade. In this context, conservation leaders, scientists, species experts, policymakers, and partners are gathering to strengthen action and investment for Africa’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. Africa is home to extraordinary biodiversity, but also to an extraordinary depth of conservation knowledge and leadership. These meetings provide an opportunity to connect the IUCN SSC’s global network of expertise with African leadership and conservation priorities. We aim to connect that expertise across species, countries and disciplines, and ensure that knowledge leads to action. By bringing together scientists, governments, communities, conservation organizations and those able to invest in impactful solutions, we can build stronger pathways from assessment to recovery.” said Vivek Menon, Chair of IUCN Species Survival Commission. Through a series of sessions and special events, participants examined the opportunities and challenges facing species conservation in Africa, the role of science and assessment in driving conservation action, and conservation financing. Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of IFAW, and member of the IUCN SSC Steering Committee, participated in the open-session panel ‘Financing Africa’s Species Ambitions’ where participants discussed opportunities to increase investment in species conservation, identify innovative...

SpaceX wants to expand its operations into Boca Chica, threatening imperiled animals. Learn how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may make it possible.

Venezuela signed an MOU with India's Vantara-backed GZRRC to modernize its zoos and wildlife centers, raising concerns given Vantara's controversial record on wildlife trade and its ties to the…

https://wapfsa.org/now-or-never-for-south-african-rhino/ NOW OR NEVER FOR SOUTH AFRICAN RHINO WAPFSA Public Statement July 2026 The Wildlife Animal Protection Forum of South Africa (WAPFSA) warns that South Africa’s rhinos face a critical tipping point due to escalating poaching and controversial government policies that favour trophy hunting and the commercial wildlife trade. South Africa stands…

Two men, who arrived separately from Cuba days apart, each carried clutches of live birds concealed in their clothes, the authorities said.

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Wildlife in Myth Of Empires represents one of the most critical survival elements, providing essential resources for food, crafting materials, and trade goods. These creature habitats are scattered across the game world, each offering unique hunting opportunities and valuable drops that fuel your empire’s growth. The Myth Of Empires Interactive Map helps you locate specific […]