China’s plans to trace wildlife trade risks inflaming trafficking, critics warn

China’s plans to trace wildlife trade risks inflaming trafficking, critics warn

Chinese authorities are considering changes to wildlife trade regulations that govern the live trade in 18 parrot and reptile species, several of which are gravely threatened by poaching and illegal trade. The proposals involve the implementation of a “special marking system” of ID tags on bird leg rings or microchips inserted in reptiles to enable […]

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Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia

Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first time off the coast of Mo’orea, an island in French Polynesia, as part of a guided tour. She describes the experience as “overwhelming.” “You have a sudden realisation of the immensity of these creatures … seeing their wild beauty, it’s almost like there’s something sacred about […]

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Petition: Tell the UK to List Elephant Riding Under Harmful Animal Attractions Abroad

Petition: Tell the UK to List Elephant Riding Under Harmful Animal Attractions Abroad

Last year, UK MPs championed the rights of animals by passing the groundbreaking Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act, designed to halt advertisements for harmful animal attractions abroad, including elephant rides. Despite this progressive step, the law remains unenforced. Advertisements are rampant and elephant rides abroad are rising. Sign the petition to demand the UKs Parliamentary […]

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Arctic Animals Face Growing Disease Threats as Climate Warms

Arctic Animals Face Growing Disease Threats as Climate Warms

Karyn Rode, a seasoned research wildlife biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Alaska Science Center, emphasizes the polar bear‘s role as a bellwether for broader ecological shifts. “Pathogens’ transmission pathways are changing, including in the Arctic,” Rode notes, highlighting the rapid environmental transformations underway. The region is warming at a pace four times the global […]

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