The Chinese Town at the Center of the Global Illegal Ivory Trade
The Chinese government has said it will rein in the smuggling and illegal sale of ivory, but those enforcement efforts do not appear to have reached the town of Shuidong.
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Fighting to Protect the Rhinos in India’s Wildlife Parks
In 2005, conservationists launched a plan to establish rhino populations in seven parks in Assam state. It proved to be an even bigger challenge than expected.
Mapping the Early Range of the African Elephant
East African elephants poached in the 19th century were lost in time, but a new study aims to…
One Man’s Quest to Save the Forests of Tanzania
Tumaini Matinda sacrifices his personal time, money, and energy to patrol the forests in northern Tanzania for illegal…
Almost All Illegal Ivory Is Coming From Recently Killed Elephants
Tusks in illegal seizures usually come from elephants killed within the last three years and rarely from old…
Poaching Isn’t Just Bad for the Elephants—It Hurts the Economy Too
Elephant poaching is costing African economies millions in missed tourism revenue.
Tortoises Make Terrible Pets—Especially When They’re Poached From the Wild
Scientists have discovered an expansive network of tortoise poachers in Asia.
South Africa Asks: Would Legalizing Trade in Rhino Horn Save the Species?
As poaching pushes the rhino toward extinction, South Africa considers a radical solution: Legalize the very thing that is killing them. It'd make some people very rich. But would it doom the species?
Does the Internet Really Care About Cecil the Lion?
If online outrage is having any effect, it's unclear.
Would a High-Tech Solution—3-D Rhino Horns—Curb Poaching or Put Wild Animals at Greater Risk?
To try and curb demand for black-market rhino horn, a bioengineering start-up is making 3-D substitutes.