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- 1Social media platforms fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks▼Falcons for status, reptiles for show: How social media is fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks
Exotic animals are being bought and sold through social media, turning rare wildlife into status symbols. Falcons are prized as markers of wealth while reptiles are kept for show, with traffickers using online networks to reach buyers and move species across borders. The trade raises concerns over enforcement, animal welfare and the survival of species targeted for the exotic pet market.
- 2Elephant smuggled from Nepal linked to NGO in leopard poaching probe▼Elephant smuggled from Nepal, trail points to NGO in leopard poaching probe
Indian investigators say an elephant was smuggled from Nepal, and the inquiry into leopard poaching has reportedly led to a non-governmental organisation. The case connects wildlife trafficking across the India-Nepal border with an illegal leopard poaching network, raising questions about the NGO's involvement and the use of smuggled elephants, details of which are still emerging.
- 333 animals rescued in Palawan wildlife trade operation▼33 animals recovered in Palawan anti-illegal wildlife trade operation
Authorities in Palawan, the Philippines, have recovered 33 animals during an operation against illegal wildlife trade. The rescue highlights ongoing efforts to combat trafficking in the province, which is known for its rich biodiversity and has been a focus of conservation enforcement. Details on the species involved and any arrests have not yet been released.
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Reporting traces the wildlife trafficking route out of Chattogram, Bangladesh, following how animals and forest products move from forests through local markets and onward through trade networks. The investigation highlights the scale of the illegal trade and the gaps in enforcement that allow it to continue. It has drawn attention to the pressures on the region's biodiversity and the need for stronger protection measures.
- 5Raid on Australian home seizes coastal taipan and 85 other animals▼Australia raid seizes coastal taipan, 21 other venomous snakes, and 86 animals from home
Authorities in Australia have seized a coastal taipan, 21 other venomous snakes and dozens more animals from a private home following a raid. The total haul came to 86 animals, highlighting the ongoing problem of illegal wildlife keeping and trafficking in the country. The case has drawn attention to the risks of keeping highly venomous species in residential areas.