03 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU4

“In a bird market in the Mediterranean tourist town of Marsa Matruh, Egypt, I was inspecting cages crowded with wild turtledoves and quail when one of the birdsellers saw the disapproval in my face and called out sarcastically, in Arabic: “You Americans feel bad about the birds, but you don’t feel bad about dropping bombs […]

 03 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU4

“Measuring the age of carbon that came from nuclear weapons tests in the 20th century could help conservationists detect illegal ivory and pinpoint poaching hotspots, according to new research. Despite the 1989 ban on the ivory trade, the illegal poaching and slaughter of elephants is still rife in many areas of Africa, leading Barack Obama […]

 02 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU4

“A series of measures have been drawn up aimed at protecting Scotland’s “magnificent” wildlife. The crackdown on crime against birds of prey was unveiled by Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse. Launching the initiative, he condemned the “outdated, barbaric and criminal practices” which he said had put wildlife at risk. Mr Wheelhouse added: “I am determined to […]

 02 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU2

“A GYPSY caught poaching rabbits red-handed tried to negotiate a knock-down price on his fine in return for paying cash. John Price, who with Thomas Levi Rogers was found with two dead rabbits and a hare, reckoned a £100 fine and £25 victim surcharge was too steep, so made Stroud Magistrates’ an offer for cash […]

 01 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU2

“Ho Chi Minh City customs authorities have seized handicrafts made from over 21 kilograms of ivory that were smuggled in from France. A Vietnamese national, identified only as N.P.K., was caught at Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sunday with the contraband in his suitcase.” Source : Thanh Nien Author : Dinh Son To read full article : http://www.thanhniennews.com/index/pages/20130701-vietnamese-man-caught-smuggling-21kg-of-ivory.aspx

 01 Jul 2013   Posted by NWCU2

Sudanese, American arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport attempting to smuggle ivory Cyrus Ombati, Standard Digital July 1st 2013 Nairobi, Kenya: A South Sudanese and an American national were arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi while trying to smuggle ivory out of the country over the weekend in two separate incidents. […]

 28 Jun 2013   Posted by NWCU1

  16 Words That Could Save a Species: G8 Makes Historic Commitment to Tackle Wildlife Crime “June 2013. Leaders of the powerful G8 nations have resolved to fight the increasing menace of international wildlife crime in a ground-breaking statement following their summit this week. 16 words In a written statement of their post-summit intentions, 16 […]

 26 Jun 2013   Posted by NWCU1

“Officials from enforcement and intelligence agencies of the eight South Asian countries besides China, Russia and Myanmar will meet here next week to develop a cross cutting operational strategy to curb the growing menace of illegal wildlife trade in the region. The meeting is being hosted by INTERPOL’s Environmental Crime Programme and the Central Bureau […]

 25 Jun 2013   Posted by NWCU1

  “Cape Town – Money from illegal ivory is thought to be funding many rebel groups and militias in Africa where on average an elephant is killed every 15 minutes, according to a report released last week. Like “blood diamonds”, the illegal trade is now being referred to as “blood ivory”. The report, released by […]