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- 1Social media platforms fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks▼Falcons for status, reptiles for show: How social media is fuelling exotic wildlife trafficking networks
Exotic animals are being bought and sold through social media, turning rare wildlife into status symbols. Falcons are prized as markers of wealth while reptiles are kept for show, with traffickers using online networks to reach buyers and move species across borders. The trade raises concerns over enforcement, animal welfare and the survival of species targeted for the exotic pet market.
- 233 animals rescued in Palawan wildlife trade operation▼33 animals recovered in Palawan anti-illegal wildlife trade operation
Authorities in Palawan, the Philippines, have recovered 33 animals during an operation against illegal wildlife trade. The rescue highlights ongoing efforts to combat trafficking in the province, which is known for its rich biodiversity and has been a focus of conservation enforcement. Details on the species involved and any arrests have not yet been released.
- 3Tracing Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail from forest to market▼From forest to market: Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail
The Business Standard traces how wildlife taken from forests around Chattogram, Bangladesh, moves along trafficking routes to market. The report follows the supply chain from source forests to buyers, shedding light on how animals and forest products are illegally traded through the port city. It highlights enforcement gaps and the scale of the illicit wildlife trade in the region.
- 4Australia raid seizes coastal taipan and 86 animals from home▼Australia raid seizes coastal taipan, 21 other venomous snakes, and 86 animals from home
Australian authorities raided a home and seized a coastal taipan, 21 other venomous snakes, and dozens more reptiles, for a total of 86 animals. The coastal taipan is considered one of the world's most venomous snakes, and keeping such species without a licence is illegal. The seizure highlights growing concern over illegal wildlife trafficking and private keeping of dangerous exotic animals.