Wildlife smuggling
Wildlife trafficker detained in Istanbul
Turkish Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Units have successfully uncovered an illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece district.
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Mass Killing of Elephants in Ethiopia
Poachers have killed at least six elephants in a single day in Ethiopia, wildlife officials said on Tuesday, the largest such slaughter in memory in the east African nation.
The elephants died last week, when they ventured out of the Mago National Park in the far south of Ethiopia to drink water, Ganabul Bulmi, the park's chief warden, told reporters.
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Over 5500 Birds, Mammals and Reptiles Species Are Subject to Legal and Illegal Trade Worldwide
Over 5,500 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians are subject to legal and illegal trade around the world. This represents 18% of the vertebrate species of the earth. This figure is higher than previous estimates, according to a study published in the scientific journal Science, BTA reported.
Elephants are fast going extinct, say experts
An unregulated ivory market, expansion of human settlements and issues of governance in many African countries are hitting the population of elephants.
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Red Deer was Found Killed by Poachers near Svilengrad
A red deer was found killed by poachers near Svilengrad, announced the "Wilder Rhodope" Foundation. Remnants of red dear Kibela were discovered after a signal by experts from the Foundation and an on-site inspection with representatives of the Regional Administration in Svilengrad and the Regional Directorate of Forests (RDF) in Kardzhali.
Leading ivory trade investigator murdered in Kenya
A world-renowned ivory investigator whose detailed reports contributed to the fight against elephant poaching and the illegal wildlife trade, was killed at his home in Kenya, police said on Feb. 5.
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Chinese ban on ivory sales goes into effect
China’s complete ban on ivory trade went into effect on Dec. 31, officials said, a major step forward in Beijing’s efforts to rein in what was once the world’s largest market for illegal ivory.
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Officials crack down on illegal hunters
The Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry has launched new efforts to prevent hunters from illegally harming wildlife.
The Nature Conservation and National Parks Directorate, General Directorate of Forests, gendarmerie, police, village heads and honorary hunting inspectors have joined hands to support an effective fight against illegal hunters.
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Thailand destroys ivory stockpile amid junta crackdown
Thailand destroyed more than two tons of ivory on Aug. 26 - a victory for animal rights groups fighting against the trade in a country renowned for being a hub for illegal tusks.
China crushes half a tonne of ivory in symbolic gesture
China destroyed more than six hundred kilograms of ivory in front of media and diplomats May 29, as it seeks to shed its image as a global trading hub for illegal elephant tusks.