Senegal's Lion Poaching Crisis: Gris-Gris Trade Undermines Conservation
In Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, despite population growth to 35 lions since 2017, an average of two lions are poached annually for use in 'gris-gris' talismans, revealing a complex interplay of cultural beliefs, illegal trade, and weak law enforcement.
Senegal's Lion Poaching Crisis: Gris-Gris Trade Undermines Conservation
In Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, despite population growth to 35 lions since 2017, an average of two lions are poached annually for use in 'gris-gris' talismans, revealing a complex interplay of cultural beliefs, illegal trade, and weak law enforcement.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Nigeria's Fight Against Pangolin Trafficking: A 2024 Update
The Nigerian Pangolin Conservation Working Group (PCWGN) rescued a pangolin in 2020 and has saved approximately 100 since 2016, combating illegal wildlife trafficking in Nigeria; a recent seizure of 2,179 tons of pangolin scales demonstrates progress against this illegal trade.
Nigeria's Fight Against Pangolin Trafficking: A 2024 Update
The Nigerian Pangolin Conservation Working Group (PCWGN) rescued a pangolin in 2020 and has saved approximately 100 since 2016, combating illegal wildlife trafficking in Nigeria; a recent seizure of 2,179 tons of pangolin scales demonstrates progress against this illegal trade.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Social Media Fuels Illegal Wildlife Trade in Brazil
Two baby parrots and two young toucans, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Brazil who advertised them for sale on social media, are recovering at a wildlife conservation center in São Paulo; a report highlights social media's role in the illegal wildlife trade, with 78% of adverts for protected sp...
Social Media Fuels Illegal Wildlife Trade in Brazil
Two baby parrots and two young toucans, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Brazil who advertised them for sale on social media, are recovering at a wildlife conservation center in São Paulo; a report highlights social media's role in the illegal wildlife trade, with 78% of adverts for protected sp...
Progress
24% Bias Score
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar after seizing 1,117 animals in May 2024 during an anti-trafficking operation; the repatriation, starting Saturday via three Qatar Airways flights, is the largest ever between the two countries.
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar after seizing 1,117 animals in May 2024 during an anti-trafficking operation; the repatriation, starting Saturday via three Qatar Airways flights, is the largest ever between the two countries.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Global Operation Seizes 20,000 Endangered Animals
Operation Thunder 2024, a global operation involving 138 countries, seized nearly 20,000 live animals of endangered and protected species, including birds, turtles, and big cats, leading to 365 arrests and the identification of six transnational criminal networks.
Global Operation Seizes 20,000 Endangered Animals
Operation Thunder 2024, a global operation involving 138 countries, seized nearly 20,000 live animals of endangered and protected species, including birds, turtles, and big cats, leading to 365 arrests and the identification of six transnational criminal networks.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Madagascar Parliamentarian Arrested for Tortoise Trafficking
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Christmas Eve, a parliamentarian, an advisor, and three assistants were arrested for trafficking 112 protected tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides and Radiata), prompting calls for stricter environmental law enforcement and highlighting corruption concerns.
Madagascar Parliamentarian Arrested for Tortoise Trafficking
In Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Christmas Eve, a parliamentarian, an advisor, and three assistants were arrested for trafficking 112 protected tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides and Radiata), prompting calls for stricter environmental law enforcement and highlighting corruption concerns.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar on three flights starting Saturday, following a police seizure of 1,117 animals in May; eight died due to smuggling conditions.
Thailand Repatriates 961 Endangered Animals to Madagascar
Thailand is returning 961 endangered tortoises and lemurs to Madagascar on three flights starting Saturday, following a police seizure of 1,117 animals in May; eight died due to smuggling conditions.
Progress
32% Bias Score