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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 smugglers- 1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empire
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...29 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- West Bengal assembly elections 2026: BJP stresses security, TMC eyes revival in Siliguri corridorThe BJP and Trinamool Congress are in a direct electoral battle for four assembly seats in Siliguri. This region, known as the Siliguri cor...16 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- Assam: NGT stays order for deployment of forest guards in upcoming pollsAssam elections: The state government had ordered the mobilisation of the forest force personnel to assist the Assam Police for the upcomin...04 Apr, 2026, 09.26 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
- Centre plans to curb online sale of rare animalsIn a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dave said a meeting of representatives was convened on May 19 to sensitise them on ill...19 Jul, 2016, 05.30 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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