#Act4 Wildlife An international operation against the illegal trade in reptiles has seen hundreds of seizures and 12 arrests in the EU. Europol coordinated information sharing between EU members States which led to the identification of almost 200 suspects worldwide. Global action against wildlife crime: 4,400 reptiles saved from criminal hands across Europe 3 June 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Urgent restrictions are needed on the international trade in giraffe bones and spotted hides, a coalition of African countries has said. African nations call for restrictions on giraffe trade after populations fall by 40% 2 March 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Illegal trade in wildlife has increased dramatically over the past decade; however, so have enforcement efforts aimed at mitigating this threat. New guidelines for the management of confiscated animals 28 February 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Iceland has announced it may kill more than 2,000 whales over the next five years, despite a declining market for whale meat and a growing sentiment against whaling among the Nordic country’s own citizens. Iceland says it may kill 2,000 whales in next five years 22 February 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Animal traffickers are peddling jaguar cubs in the UAE on Instagram. UAE journalists posing as buyers reveal jaguar cubs for sale on Instagram 21 February 2019
#Act4 Wildlife Deep in the Indonesian jungle, reticulated pythons are being slaughtered by the thousands. The booming business of snakeskin 4 February 2019
#Act4 Wildlife These parrots – one of the world’s most trafficked animals – are suffering terribly in the name of the legal and illegal wildlife pet trade Poached African grey parrots smuggled on Turkish Airlines flights 31 January 2019 WAP
#Act4 Wildlife Exotic pets might seem appealing, but the reality is often smelly, difficult, and sometimes dangerous. Don’t be fooled by social media—wild animals make terrible pets 30 January 2019
#Act4 Wildlife The illicit great ape trade involves a fusion of brutality and financial sophistication. To tackle great ape trafficking, follow the money, report says 29 January 2019
#Act4 Wildlife GAIA launches a brand new campaign. Its objective: to put an end to the trade in kangaroo meat in our country Belgium is the largest importer of kangaroo meat 29 January 2019 GAIA
#Act4 Wildlife A new study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour concluded that snakes should not be confined to enclosures that prevent them from fully stretching their bodies. Give snakes some space 21 January 2019 APA
#Act4 Wildlife Illegal hunting poses a greater threat to ASEAN’s wildlife than earlier thought according to a study published in the Communications Biology journal last week. ASEAN wildlife under threat from illegal hunting 4 November 2018