Poaching

A new study — the first of its kind — finds that the world’s conservation areas fail to protect hundreds of rare cactus species.

Books coming out this month also examine the dangerous world of wildlife trafficking, the history of poisonous chemicals and new ideas in agriculture.

A new study shows that CITES-listed sharks remain some of the dominant species in the retail fin market.

At least 95 percent of Madagascar’s beloved primates are now at risk, conservationists warn.

Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild.

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and maybe even a few crazy ideas.

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.

At least 207 people around the world were murdered in 2017 for standing up to agribusiness, mining and wildlife trafficking.

Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year — and he’s too young to breed.