🚨 WFFT is concerned about the increasing reports of very young #orangutans being seen in captivity across #Thailand .
Orangutan births are rare, so we fear some may have been trafficked illegally from the wild.
Watch to learn more 🦧
#SaveOrangutans #IllegalWildlifeTrade
Over the past few days we have been hosting an India conference to develop a network to tackle the #illegalwildlifetrade in the region.
With speakers & attendees from multiple organisations, we focused on the challenges, best practice & how we can make a difference. 🦏🌍
We highly appreciate Punjab Wildlife & Parks Department for their swift action in rescuing about 100 wild-caught #parakeets from the network of #poachers involved in #illegalwildlifetrade , where scores of these birds perish in the process. (1/2)
'First seizure of trafficked Earless Monitor Lizards (Lanthanotus borneensis) in Vietnam with additional notes on illegal trade' by Shepherd (2023) has recently been published in #Reptiles andAmphibians : doi.org/10.17161/randa… #Herpetology #IllegalWildlifeTrade #Reptiles
Prince William joined us today for our #UnitedforWildlife Global Summit to bring together our Taskforces, partners & law enforcement to show the power of collaboration to end the #illegalwildlifetrade , shining a spotlight on success stories from Southeast Asia and beyond.
Ganga of Gangaramaya Temple used for 'elephant bathing' & 'elephant walking' at Millennium Elephant Foundation for money. Ganga is suspected to hv bn illegally captured from wild
#FreeElephantSlaves
#CompassionOverCulture
#EndCaptivity
#elephantsmuggling #illegalwildlifetrade
🐾 Wildlife is a vital asset for East Africa's growth & sustainable development. But poaching & #IllegalWildlifeTrade pose major threats. Collaborating closely with local communities and stakeholders is critical to protect our precious natural heritage.🌍
#CommunityVoiceFLoD
MEET SAHAM & SHUJAA, survivors of Kuwait’s #illegalwildlifetrade . There's a chance they could be brothers, given the way dealers scatter cubs around. They are full of energy! Help bring them home to the #ADIWildlifeSanctuary in South Africa: act.ad-international.org/page/143210/do…
We’ve been pretty quiet on here in recent weeks, but all of that is going to change soon. There’s going to be some interesting detection dog posts.
#IWT #illegalwildlifetrade #cites #detectiondogs
Taymur's been through a lot in his short life. Trafficked to Kuwait & then repatriated to Borneo by BOS, he's now ready to graduate from #OrangutanJungleSchool ! 🦧
Learn more about the #IllegalWildlifeTrade & pledge to help 🚫 STOP it 👉 wildlifetradepledge.com
By supporting our #illegalwildlifetrade work, you're helping us us save lives. Over the past two months, you've helped us raise a mindblowing £22,000! This money will help us care for rescued cubs & gives wild cheetahs a chance at a better future. TQ! 👉 cheetah.org/uk/campaigns/
We are so excited to be at @gardensbythebay in Singapore for our annual #UnitedforWildlife Global Summit!
A place that truly has nature at its heart, and great conversations underway about how our Taskforces are helping end the #illegalwildlifetrade & save our planet.
A delegation from the Global Tiger Forum attended the @UnitedforWildlife’s India Regional Chapter launch; a two-day conference to discuss #IllegalWildlifeTrade in the area and scope public-private partnerships for countering its perils.
We talked about the issue of #illegalwildlifetrade globally and regionally, gaining perspectives from law enforcement agencies and financial and transportation companies too.
1/2 The #IllegalWildlifeTrade is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. In the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge lies the repository holding most of the seized materials transiting through the US. I was able to take a tour of the facility in which they have a
Taymur's been through a LOT in his short life. Trafficked to #Kuwait & then repatriated to #Borneo by BOS, he's now ready to graduate from #OrangutanJungleSchool ! Learn more about the #IllegalWildlifeTrade & take the pledge to help STOP it here 👉 wildlifetradepledge.com
Following our #UnitedforWildlife Global Summit, we are excited to announce our partnership with INTERPOL.
International law enforcement cooperation is critical in our mission to end the #illegalwildlifetrade , and together, we can make a difference.
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#illegalwildlifetrade
Govt should keep register of key officials whose responsibilities touch on wildlife & forest crime (inc customs, police, wildlife
and forest agencies, CITES authorities, environmental, trade and economic ministries, border officials)
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