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Video: Rare Philippine Turtles, Found Only On One Island, In Danger Due To Chinese Smuggling

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 28, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

Philippine Forest Turtles are continuously smuggled by poachers to China, endangering their existence.

Ecotourism Threat: Dampens Wildlife Survival Instincts, Influences Evolution

By Peter R - Oct 13, 2015 08:36 AM EDT

A new study shows how interaction with humans make wildlife less alert and may cause undesirable traits to be passed down.

Cecil the Lion Update: Zimbabwe Demands Extradition, Palmer Reaches out to US Fish and Wildlife Service

By Dustin Braden - Aug 01, 2015 12:24 PM EDT

Zimbabwe's minister of the environment has demanded the United States extradite Walter Palmer, the man accused of killing Cecil the Lion, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has been in contact with a representative of Palmer, who has been in hiding since his return to the United States.

US Government Investigating Killing of Cecil the Lion

By Dustin Braden - Jul 30, 2015 07:24 PM EDT

The U.S. government has announced that it will investigate the killing of Cecil the Lion, a national treasure in Zimbabwe who was killed by an American dentist.

10 New Species Discovered in 2014: Cartwheeling Spider, Psychedelic Sea Slug And More

By R. Siva Kumar - May 26, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

While 18,000 new species are discovered every year, most are being threatened due to pollution and poaching.

White House Announces New Efforts to Fight Illegal Animal Trade

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 11, 2015 04:41 PM EST

As elephants, rhinoceros, and other rare animals come ever close to extinction due to human activity and hunting, the Obama Administration has announced new plans to help combat the trade in endangered animal goods.

Interpol creates most wanted list of environmental criminals

By Dustin M Braden - Nov 17, 2014 07:31 PM EST

The International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as Interpol, has created a most wanted list dedicated to the pursuit of people who have committed environmental crimes such as poaching.

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