Human Impact
The shocking number of snakes traded internationally each year
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.37
3 months agoCollection of articles related to environmental crime such as pollution, poaching and the illegal trade of animal products.
Illegal Trade
Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue
Once a purely conservation issue, the illegal wildlife trade is now considered a threat to public health and the economy.
7 months ago
Poaching
Poachers claim the lives of rare white giraffe and her calf in Kenya
This is a devastating blow for the conservation of rare animals.
7 months ago
Illegal Trade
Can the latest strain of coronavirus be traced back to pangolins? Maybe.
Let's not jump to conclusions.
8 months ago
Poaching
South Africa's Kruger Park gets gunshot detection technology to fight rhino poaching
South Africa's Kruger National Park recently acquired a new tool in the fight against rhino poaching: gunshot detection technology.
one year ago
Poaching
New film explores the costs for those living at the heart of the rhino poaching war
A new short film gets to grips with the human costs of the rhino poaching war.
one year ago
Illegal Trade
Captive breeding has a dark side – as disturbing Czech discovery of trafficked tiger body parts highlights
The slaughtered tigers were not bred in zoos, yet their story should put captive breeding in general into question.
one year ago
Habitat Destruction
Palm oil boycott could actually increase deforestation – sustainable products are the solution
Boycotting palm oil would increase production of other crops, such as soy, which actually require more land.
one year ago
Environmental Crime
Tiger sharks beheaded, scattered on popular Australian beach
Each of the recovered carcasses was missing its jaw, which the perpetrators likely collected to be sold as a trophy.
2 years ago
Environmental Crime
The illegal turtle trade: Why some scientists keep secrets
I could tell you where our research sites are located, but then I'd have to kill you.
2 years ago![The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities [Opinion]](https://www.earthtouchnews.com/media/1949875/rhino_with_ranger_2017-09-22.jpg?mode=crop&width=710&height=474)
Poaching
The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities [Opinion]
It’s time to change tack and see conservation issues like rhino poaching for the damage they do – especially to poor people.
3 years ago![South Africa's first online rhino horn auction ends in risky impasse [Opinion]](https://www.earthtouchnews.com/media/1949720/rhino_horn_2017-09-04.jpg?mode=crop&width=710&height=474)
Poaching
South Africa's first online rhino horn auction ends in risky impasse [Opinion]
South Africa's first legal rhino horn auction turned up fewer bidders than anticipated. So what now?
3 years ago
Sharks
No charges for fishermen who 'surfed' on a whale shark
It looks as if the fishermen who "hopped aboard" this passing whale shark will not face any charges.
3 years ago
Human Impact
A pile-up of polar bears feasts on a whale carcass (Video)
Everyone gets along when there's enough food to go around...
3 years ago
Poaching
Poachers kill hand-reared captive rhino at South African park
Just four months after Thoiry Zoo in Paris announced the tragic killing of its white rhino, another captive pachyderm has been poached.
3 years ago
