wildlife trafficking

Countries back talks on global protocol to combat environmental crime

Differences in national laws have created gaps exploited by criminal networks. The proposed agreement aims to improve cross-border investigations,...

Vantara says lemurs were lawfully acquired amid Bangladesh theft case

Vantara says its lemurs were lawfully acquired and offers records and DNA testing as Bangladesh investigates the reported theft. Vantara,...

Woman detained with 24 Bengal monitor lizards in Khagrachhari town

Fourteen Bengal monitors were found dead in sacks during a wildlife protection drive, while the 10 surviving lizards were...

Lion cubs rescued from traffickers relocated to South Africa sanctuary

Two rescued lion cubs have begun a new life at a South African sanctuary as Israeli authorities warn wildlife...

Wildlife traffickers use sedative for smuggling wild animals from Bangladesh

Recent Dhaka raids exposed captive hornbill chicks, mammals and invasive hatchlings, highlighting enforcement gaps at airports and border routes...

Bangladeshi national arrested in India for smuggling endangered golden langurs

Indian police say the rescued langurs were found inside sacks and were allegedly being moved through Assam as part...

Bangladesh hunts wildlife traffickers after 1,104 exotic animals seized

The Rupnagar seizure has exposed gaps in wildlife import monitoring, with experts warning exotic pets can carry diseases, disrupt...

Bangladesh seizes over 1,100 exotic wildlife in Dhaka raid, one arrested

Authorities rescued 1,104 exotic animals from a Dhaka house, arrested one suspect, and launched a wider investigation into an...

Seven golden langurs released in Assam national park from wildlife traffickers

Seven endangered golden langurs rescued from wildlife traffickers were released into Assam’s Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, highlighting conservation efforts...

Wildlife trafficker held in Cox’s Bazar raid as capped langur, 12 turtles rescued

Forest officials in Cox's Bazar rescued a capped langur and 12 turtles and arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker during...

Pair of deer rescued from Barguna villages released into Sundarbans

Two deer rescued from separate villages in Barguna’s Patharghata were treated by forest officials and released into the Sundarbans...

Rare Malayan Night Heron rescued from traffickers in Rangamati 

Forest officials rescued a rare Malayan Night Heron from traffickers in Rangamati’s Kaptai after a tip-off raid, though suspects...