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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Hyderabad Cops Bust Illegal Wildlife Trade Racket, Arrest One
An illegal wildlife trafficking operation has been busted by Hyderabad police after a joint operation with Forest Department officials, leading to the rescue of four primates and a reptile, and the arrest of a 55-year-old man
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Major Animal Parts Smuggling Racket Busted In Assam
In a joint operation conducted by the Assam forest department with the wildlife crime control bureau, a major international racket of smuggling animal parts was busted on Sunday.
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Global Network's Concern Over Indian Data On Tiger Poaching
A global wildlife trade monitoring network's report has voiced concern over India's tiger poaching data management mechanism and said there was "disparity" between occurrences of 'seizure of tigers and tiger parts' in the country and recording of such incidents on official record.
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Prosecutors Say This 66-Year-Old Chinese Woman is One of Africa's Most Notorious Smugglers
They call her the Queen of Ivory - a 66-year-old Chinese woman who became famous for her role in Africa's illegal wildlife trade.
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Poaching-Weary South Africa Mulls Legalising Rhino Horn Trade
Pelham Jones bought his first rhinos for a private game park in South Africa some 25 years ago, completing his collection of the "Big Five" animals that visitors especially want to see.
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Anti-Poaching Experts Gather Amid Warnings Super-Rich Drive Illegal Trade
Hundreds of experts will gather in Geneva next week to discuss a "disturbing upswing" in the illegal wildlife trade, driven increasingly by ostentatious displays of wealth by the super-rich.
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More than four leopards killed every week in India
Over the past decade, at least four leopards have been poached every week in India as a part of the illegal trade. This alarming statistic is part of a study on Illegal Trade in Leopard Parts in India by TRAFFIC India, the wildlife trade monitoring network. The study is a clear indication of the crisis we are facing.
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Giant Rats in Africa Trained to Detect Ivory and Wildlife Products at Ports
In a unique approach, African ports are employing trained giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife goods such as ivory and pangolin scales. This effort, led by APOPO, aims to aid customs officials in identifying smuggled items from endangered species. Agile and cost-effective, these rats are trained to detect specific scents in mock warehou...
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Hyderabad Cops Bust Illegal Wildlife Trade Racket, Arrest One
An illegal wildlife trafficking operation has been busted by Hyderabad police after a joint operation with Forest Department officials, leading to the rescue of four primates and a reptile, and the arrest of a 55-year-old man
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Major Animal Parts Smuggling Racket Busted In Assam
In a joint operation conducted by the Assam forest department with the wildlife crime control bureau, a major international racket of smuggling animal parts was busted on Sunday.
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Global Network's Concern Over Indian Data On Tiger Poaching
A global wildlife trade monitoring network's report has voiced concern over India's tiger poaching data management mechanism and said there was "disparity" between occurrences of 'seizure of tigers and tiger parts' in the country and recording of such incidents on official record.
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Prosecutors Say This 66-Year-Old Chinese Woman is One of Africa's Most Notorious Smugglers
They call her the Queen of Ivory - a 66-year-old Chinese woman who became famous for her role in Africa's illegal wildlife trade.
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Poaching-Weary South Africa Mulls Legalising Rhino Horn Trade
Pelham Jones bought his first rhinos for a private game park in South Africa some 25 years ago, completing his collection of the "Big Five" animals that visitors especially want to see.
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Anti-Poaching Experts Gather Amid Warnings Super-Rich Drive Illegal Trade
Hundreds of experts will gather in Geneva next week to discuss a "disturbing upswing" in the illegal wildlife trade, driven increasingly by ostentatious displays of wealth by the super-rich.
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More than four leopards killed every week in India
Over the past decade, at least four leopards have been poached every week in India as a part of the illegal trade. This alarming statistic is part of a study on Illegal Trade in Leopard Parts in India by TRAFFIC India, the wildlife trade monitoring network. The study is a clear indication of the crisis we are facing.
