Wildlife Trafficking

A discussion on the “Our Wild World” podcast looks at the future for rhinos, elephants, giraffes, vaquitas and other species affected by legal and illegal wildlife trafficking.

In response to pressures from the international community, Mexico has agreed to take more steps to prevent the porpoises’ extinction — but with fewer than 20 remaining, will that be enough?

In warming Alaska, Pacific walruses and Inuit craftsmen find themselves facing new and intersecting threats.

Some people object to placing limitations on trade in threatened species, but new rules will benefit both the gecko and the countries in which it lives.

The international community took steps to protect two increasingly rare species this week, providing an important reminder that treating otters as pets harms the iconic animals in the wild.

New wildlife trade rules being discussed at CITES could affect 550 species, including elephants, rhinos and giraffes.

Big-nosed giant guitarfishes and wedgefishes are now the most endangered marine fish group. Will the international community step up to protect them from trade and exploitation?

Indonesia raised its captive and export quotas for this over-exploited species, just as new international regulations are about to be discussed.

An operation to discourage poachers by removing a rhino calf’s horn serves as a stark reminder of the protections that need to stay in place for these imperiled species.

The big cats have increased by 30 percent in India in just four years, but they still face pressures and controversies.