No quota has been set for the international trade in lion skeletons since 2019
New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots
Instituting new, legal means of trading ivory would create opportunities to put poachers and illegal trade syndicates out of business
Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos
Southern African countries push to resume ivory trade in government stockpiles, while other African proposals seek to protect hippos
Risk of next pandemic greater than ever, scientists say, but world can act
The trafficking of scales is no longer a ‘niche’ criminal activity, but a serious and organised crime that threatens to make all eight species extinct within 20 years
The booming, lucrative and often illicit trade in sea cucumbers, seahorses and fish maws threatens species and coastal communities
Interviews with offenders provide insight into the structure of illegal wildlife trade networks
Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention