Wild Animal Trade Archives

Jul 17 2026 | Robert Davy

The Global Wildlife Trade Drives Animal-To-Human Disease Transmission

Analysis of 40 years of global wildlife trade data shows that traded mammal species are much more likely to share pathogens with humans than non-traded ones. READ MORE

Apr 23 2026 | Meghann Cant

Pangolin Scale And Elephant Ivory Trafficking: Down But Not Out

A decade of seizure data reveals that the illegal trade in pangolin scales and elephant ivory fell sharply after 2019, but organized crime networks remain active and adaptive. READ MORE

Apr 14 2026 | Meghann Cant

Animal Welfare Belongs In Sustainable Development Goals

This report makes the case for integrating animal health and welfare into the United Nations’ global sustainable development framework. READ MORE

Apr 7 2026 | Meghann Cant

Europe’s Role In Latin America’s Wildlife Trade

Europe is a major destination for wild animals trafficked from Latin America, largely due to legal loopholes that expose unregulated species to the exotic pet trade. READ MORE

Feb 17 2026 | David Church

Lion-Keeping Is More Popular Than Ever In Thailand

By collecting and analyzing data on captive lions in Thailand over seven years, researchers identified ownership, breeding, and management trends for these non-native big cats. The consequences for animal welfare and public safety are significant. READ MORE

Jan 29 2026 | Olivia Minguella

A Closer Look At The Global Ornamental Fish Trade

Little attention has been paid to the global ornamental fish trade, but the industry is rife with welfare issues — from long-distance transport to weak regulations. READ MORE

Jan 16 2026 | Tamara Kedves

Do People Who Keep Exotic Animals Care About Conservation?

Researchers explore what motivates people to keep exotic animals as pets and whether this is linked to support for conservation. READ MORE

Jan 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Wildlife Crime In Hispanic America

An analysis of over 1,900 incidents reveals that the illegal live pet trade is driving wildlife crime across 18 Hispanic American countries. READ MORE

Dec 11 2025 | Jahleel Wasser

Human Impacts On Wild Animals In Brazil

Records from a major wild animal rehabilitation center in Brazil show that human activities like trafficking, vehicle collisions, and dog attacks are driving seasonal waves of admissions — and most rescued birds and mammals never make it back to the wild. READ MORE

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