Wild Animal Trade Archives - Page 22 of 25

Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Multiplex PCR Method to Identify Bushmeat Species in Wildlife Forensics

This article presents a new method for identifying the species of origin of bushmeat, i.e., meat that is illegally harvested from wild animals, often endangered species. READ MORE

Aug 15 2013 | Faunalytics

Camouflage-Collar Crime: An Examination of Wildlife Crime and Characteristics of Offenders in Florida

This study involved a large-scale analysis of thousands of wildlife crimes in Florida in an effort to uncover a categorization scheme for such offenses. READ MORE

Aug 9 2013 | Faunalytics

Animal Tracker – Year 6

Knowledge of animals other than companions is limited and perceived impact of animal advocates is modest, but most people believe it is important to protect all animals. READ MORE

Aug 1 2013 | Faunalytics

The Impact Of Capture And Captivity Of Captive Parrots

This article examines the breeding, capture and trade of parrots as “pets” and concludes that the practise is harmful and should be prohibited by law. READ MORE

Mar 18 2013 | Faunalytics

Devastating Decline Of Forest Elephants In Central Africa

The African forest elephant population has declined by 62%, with much of the decline due to poaching and the international trade in ivory. READ MORE

Feb 8 2013 | Faunalytics

WSPA’s Investigation Into The Global Fur Trade: Things We Need To Know

This article highlights statistics about the fur trade like the number of animals killed for fur, the top producers, and which countries have banned fur farms. READ MORE

Dec 18 2012 | Faunalytics

Big Cat Rescue Online Poll Results

The following survey relates to "big cats", including the knowledge people have of them and whether they believe hunting them is acceptable. READ MORE

Oct 31 2012 | Faunalytics

Briefing On Snow Leopards In Illegal Trade – Asia’s Forgotten Cats

The following report looks into the illegal trade of snow leopards in Asia, where they are being killed even though they are classified as "endangered." READ MORE

Sep 17 2012 | Faunalytics

New DNA Study Reveals Fins Of Endangered Shark In U.S. Soups

Out of 51 samples of shark fin soup in the U.S. 31 of them contained sharks that were listed as at-risk for extinction. READ MORE

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A Multiplex PCR Method to Identify Bushmeat Species in Wildlife Forensics

Camouflage-Collar Crime: An Examination of Wildlife Crime and Characteristics of Offenders in Florida

Animal Tracker – Year 6

The Impact Of Capture And Captivity Of Captive Parrots

Devastating Decline Of Forest Elephants In Central Africa

WSPA’s Investigation Into The Global Fur Trade: Things We Need To Know

Big Cat Rescue Online Poll Results

Briefing On Snow Leopards In Illegal Trade – Asia’s Forgotten Cats

New DNA Study Reveals Fins Of Endangered Shark In U.S. Soups

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