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Wild Animal Trade

Jan 12 2021 | Thyl Moors

International Trade Regulation Fails To Protect Many Reptile Species

36% of all reptile species are available on the online market. This article highlights the gaps in international trade regulation, the consequences for biodiversity, and ways to address it. READ MORE

Jan 4 2021 | Siobhan Ballan

How Does Illegal Hunting Affect Species Decline?

The illegal killing of protected species during hunts is opportunistic rather than direct: hunters may not set out to target protected species but do so anyway if they happen to be there. READ MORE

Dec 9 2020 | Brooke Haggerty

Faunalytics’ 2020 Year In Review

In this annual report, our Executive Director Brooke Haggerty looks back on how we navigated a tumultuous — but very productive — 2020 at Faunalytics. READ MORE

Nov 24 2020 | Thyl Moors

How COVID-19 Hurts African Conservation, And How We Can Mitigate It

The COVID-19 crisis has negatively affected Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. This article explains how and proposes solutions, in addition to offering general advice on improving conservation models. READ MORE

Nov 12 2020 | Matthew O'Shaughnessy

How The E.U. Can Reduce Wildlife Trafficking

Gaps in European and international law let wildlife traffickers escape legal consequences once they have removed protected species from their countries of origin. READ MORE

Nov 10 2020 | Jeanette Shutay

The State Of Wildlife Trafficking: A 2020 Report

The illegal trafficking of wild fauna and flora has negative effects on biodiversity, security, and public health. The World WISE Database offers a way to monitor and address the issue. READ MORE

Aug 20 2020 | Siobhan Ballan

How Does The Public Feel About Crimes Against Wildlife?

In this study, researchers explore how the public perceives wildlife crimes, finding that a significant portion think stealing a loaf of bread is worse than killing a deer outside of hunting season. READ MORE

Aug 17 2020 | Owen Rogers

Reptile Sentience And Why It Matters

Reptile sentience is an understudied topic by any measure. This article looks at how it could be pursued further, and why it's important. READ MORE

Jul 27 2020 | Jeanette Shutay

Wildlife Consumption in Northern Laos

In Laos, consumer demand for the wildlife trade is not sustainable, resulting in various species becoming at-risk of extinction. READ MORE

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