Singapore crushes massive ivory haul
The largest such action globally in recent years, including contraband tusks that came from more than 300 African elephants.
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Poaching could increase under virus lockdowns: Watchdog
Poaching of endangered species could rebound as authorities divert their attention to enforcing coronavirus lockdown measures, an international wildlife watchdog said, reporting stockpiling of ivory and other animal products as most borders remain shut.
Shops warned over illegal sales of ivory products
Environment Ministry warns shops suspected of illegally selling ivory sculptures.
Singapore seizes record haul of ivory
Singapore said on Tuesday it had seized 8.8 tonnes of elephant ivory, a record haul by authorities in the city-state, which conservation groups say is a transit point for the illegal wildlife trade.
Customs department tackles wildlife trade
Customs Department is to strengthen the crack down on wildlife smuggling.
Three tonnes of ivory found at Phnom Penh port
Phnom Penh Port officials find over 3 tonnes of ivory hidden within a cargo container.
Illegal ivory trade flourishing in EU
Illegal ivory trading is still flourishing in the European Union using a loophole.
The Internet: a dangerous place for wild animals
From ivory baubles and leopard coats to rare turtles and live bears, the online market for protected wildlife is booming, according to an International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) investigation released yesterday.
Police seize nearly one tonne of ivory
A joint police operation led to the seizure of nearly a tonne of ivory hidden in containers in Sihanoukville port yesterday.
The fad threatening Myanmar’s elephants
Under the shadow of Myanmar’s famed “Golden Rock” punters haggle for the latest traditional medicine cure – slices of skin from the country’s fast disappearing wild elephants sold for a…
The Lost Art of Lassoing Elephants
Hunting elephants used to be a lucrative trade, until the government banned it more than 20 years ago. Reporter Aisha Down goes in search of a former elephant wrangler.
Elephant slaughter, China ivory sales ‘out of control’
NAIROBI, Dec. 9, (AFP) — The slaughter of Africa’s elephants and the illegal trade in ivory in China are “out of control” and could push wild elephants to extinction within a generation, conservationists said Tuesday. Soaring…
