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Migratory species summit adopts new marine protections amid extinction warnings

Dozens of migratory animals, including 33 marine species, gained new protections during the recent summit for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animal...

CMS COP15 delivers progress for migratory species, including jaguars, sharks, marine turtles, and birds

WWF welcomes significant conservation gains at the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals...

Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 animal species granted UN international protection

The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals approved the measures Sunday.

The UN granted international protections to snowy owls, cheetahs, hammerheads, and more. Here's what it actually accompl...

On March 29, the United Nations moved to protect 40 new species under international law.

Giant otters, river sentinels, now listed as threatened migratory species

With evidence that the giant river otter is in an increasingly perilous state, delegates to the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) listed it a...

COP15 Agrees To Landmark Shark Protections

New shark protections have been agreed by world governments at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals...

Albania Joins the CIC in a Landmark Step for Conservation

Albania has officially joined the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) as a State Member, strengthening global cooperation on wildlife governance, monitor...

Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges

Conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the sharp rise in captive-bred reptiles exported as exotic pets as populations in the wild decline.

Conservationists hail jailing of Vietnamese pangolin scale smugglers in 900kg haul

The jailing of two Vietnamese men who brokered a sale of 900kg (2,000lbs) of pangolin scales from Africa destined for the Chinese market has returned the spotlight to the illicit t...

Endangered Species Day highlights wildlife wins — and mounting losses

At least 18,000 animal species globally are threatened with extinction: they’re listed as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered by the IUCN, the global wildlife conservat...

Illegal wildlife trade in Himalayan countries threaten mountain ecosystem

Illegal wildlife trade across the eight countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region has more than doubled since 2019, according to a January 2026 study. This surge in trafficking,...

Hong Kong customs seizes 760 suspected endangered reptiles worth HK$580,000

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a male driver after intercepting a goods vehicle at the Shenzhen Bay checkpoint and finding 760 suspected endangered reptiles, with an esti...

Shocking turtle photo reveals efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade

Winner of an environmental photography award, this shot of a sea turtle seen under ultraviolet light shows how forensic evidence is being used to help catch poachers and animal tra...

Protections for Birds Worldwide Advanced by Successful COP15

New commitments for strengthening protections for migratory birds and other species worldwide was the outcome of a one week meeting late last month, where governments, non-governme...

Honduran authorities seize jaguar kept as pet, put spotlight on local trafficking

Authorities in Honduras have seized a jaguar kept as a pet by a businessman, in a high-profile raid that conservationists say should serve as a deterrent for others engaged in wild...

Global trade in sea cucumbers ‘alarming’ with many species at risk: Study

The global trade in sea cucumbers has grown since 2013 and continues to decimate the populations of many species, according to a recent study that cites “escalating impacts” and ca...

Nigeria aims for stronger wildlife protections with sweeping new law

In recent years, spectacular seizures of illegally trafficked wildlife products, including consignments of ivory and pangolin scales weighing several tons, have provided plenty of...

Shipment of 700 marine animals from Kenya intercepted in Argentina

A Promising New Tool Could Help Protect Parrots and Snag Smugglers

Wildlife and customs officials working to stop the illegal parrot trade are in a tough spot. While it is against the law to capture wild parrots, buying and selling captive-bred in...

Taiwan joins IPSI body to promote conservation

Facebook is a hub for illegal wildlife trade, and that’s by design, report says

With just the click of a button or a swipe on a phone, it’s possible to buy almost anything online, including rare or endangered animals. From quirky shark trophies to exotic live...