WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING

Apr 04 2026ENVIRONMENT

A collector got eight months for trading rare animal parts

A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai

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Apr 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ants Under Arrest: The Surprising World of Wildlife Trafficking

The world of wildlife trafficking is shifting, and it’s not just about the big animals anymore. In a surprising turn of events, two young men from Belgium found themselves in trouble for smuggling ants. Yes, you read that right—ants! The incident unfolded in Kenya, where the two 19-year-olds were c

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Oct 03 2024LIFESTYLE

Hybrid Sheep Case: A Look at the Consequences of Wildlife Trafficking

The case of Montana rancher Schubarth, who created a giant hybrid sheep by cloning a protected species, raises important questions about wildlife trafficking and conservation. The rancher's actions not only violated international law but also posed a risk to native populations of animals. By creatin

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