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In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poaching- Hidden in Uganda's swamps, this 4-foot-tall bird looks like a living dinosaur, complete with a fearsome hooked bill and a machine-gun-like call; scientists still don't fully understand its strange evolution
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnight
- Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...29 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolinsThe ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the co...29 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
- Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife tradeAnnouncement made as part of a business forum convened by Prince William and The Royal Foundation's United for Wildlife during London Cli...22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- 1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empireAustralian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, ...06 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- Lesser-known species like Otter, Pangolin form a large part of wildlife tradeAs govt focuses on protection of high-profile wild animals, there is little emphasis on a range of smaller species sought for their medicin...30 Jul, 2016, 02.25 AM IST
- Govt committed to weed out illegal wildlife trade: Prakash JavadekarHe said the Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US for latest technology to help in arresting those engaged in poachin...05 Jun, 2016, 03.58 PM IST
- Apeejay Shipping joins global leaders in fight to shut down illegal wildlife traffickingKaran Paul, Chairman of Apeejay Shipping, said, “The illegal wildlife trade is a direct threat to species and goes against the stability & ...12 Apr, 2016, 04.41 PM IST
- Wildlife trade, most insidious form of corruption: UK PrinceIllegal wildlife trade is one of the most insidious form of corruption and criminality in the world today as it threatens national security...09 Dec, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
- India to start destroying stockpile of illegal wildlife items"The exercise is an attempt to deplore unethical, indiscriminate & mostly unlawful activities of harvest & trade of wildlife products," gov...01 Nov, 2014, 07.08 PM IST
- India, US join hands to tackle illegal wildlife tradeIndia and the US have decided to join hands to tackle illegal wildlife trade, which involves billions of dollars annually.29 Jan, 2013, 09.13 PM IST
- Poacher’s wife gets 7-yr jail termRani, the wife of convicted poacher Sansar Chand, was convicted on Friday in Uttarakhand for illegal wildlife trade, and sentenced to seven...29 Sep, 2012, 06.05 AM IST
- Internet facilitating illegal wildlife trade: ActivistIllegal wildlife traders are turning to the Internet to reach a wider customer base, circumvent laws and evade authorities, an animal right...17 Jan, 2010, 07.59 PM IST
- Centre preparing web-based database to aid tiger conservationAs part of efforts to counter threats to tiger population, Centre is preparing the first web-based database on the endangered species to fa...24 Aug, 2009, 05.10 PM IST
- Illegal wildlife trade thriving in cityThe seizure of 12 deer antlers (6 pairs) from a car at Kamptee octroi post by city police late Tuesday night proves that Nagpur continues t...21 Aug, 2008, 04.54 AM IST
- SACEP to combat illegal trade in wildlife in South AsiaThe South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme made its "Jaipur Declaration" suggesting measures to combat illegal trade in wildlife in S...22 May, 2008, 05.55 PM IST
- SAARC nations pledge cooperation to curb wildlife tradeAll eight SAARC nations -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- have pledged to enhance c...08 Feb, 2008, 03.11 PM IST
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