The daily dose of bad news, with some very graphic images included which may
not be to everyone’s taste … poaching,
wildlife and environmental crimes from around
the world …
in the spotlight today ……………………
Reduction in ivory trade reported. THAILAND extract: “There remain just 339 ivory traders in Thailand.” (NA comment: Probably worth reading this news report with a healthy dose of scepticism. Maybe it is a coincidence, but the globetrotting CITES Secretary General is in Thailand this week to discuss the ivory trade. Besides, how the hell can 339 people/businesses still be allowed to trade in ivory – and Thailand remain a member of CITES? Do you believe the secretariat will find a way to accommodate Thailand? SEE BELOW FOR THE ANSWER.) http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Reduction-in-ivory-trade-reported-30249012.html
No 284 Wildlife Trade News 4th December 2014
Cites chief wants ivory-crackdown results EXTRACT: The secretary-general of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) expressed his satisfaction Wednesday with Thailand’s National Ivory Action Plan (Niap)….
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/447054/cites-chief-wants-ivory-crackdown-results
- “Animals stunts are widely popular at zoos and animal parks across China”
- “But animals are routinely beaten and abused to make shows happen”
New report shows Bangkok market is hub of illegal trade in endangered tortoises from around the world. (NA comment: This market has been well known and documented for at least a decade, but STILL the illegal trade in wildlife has been allowed to continue. The market is on the doorstep of the ASEAN-WEN office.
Qualifying for the Antique Exception to the Ivory Ban http://www.natlawreview.com/article/qualifying-antique-exception-to-ivory-ban
How The Illegal Wildlife Trade Exploits Human Rights http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/how-the-illegal-wildlife-trade-aids-terrorism-slavery-and-disease/
The EU increased its imports of Ukrainian timber by a quarter in 2014 http://pellets-wood.com/the-eu-increased-its-imports-of-ukrainian-timber-b-o12731.html
Amazon forests at risk from both legal and illegal activities Lima climate conference hears 20 per cent of tropical forests across Amazonia are in peril https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/amazon-forests-at-risk-from-both-legal-and-illegal-activities-1.2023110
After Being Tortured by Villagers, Rescued Orphaned Orangutan Gets Second Chance at Life in the Wild
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/peni-rescued-orphaned-orangutan-release-into-wild/
The victims of the illegal wildlife trade http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/02/world/cnnphotos-animal-trade/
No more than 75 Sumatran rhinos remaining in wild http://news.mongabay.com/2014/1203-wilson-captive-breeding-sumatran-rhino.html#sthash.WvfCxaMK.giGMWNvi.dpbs
Pangolin rendezvous. NAMIBIA http://www.informante.web.na/pangolin-rendezvous.15252
Armed to the teeth, the heroes fighting to save elephants – from terrorists: A dramatic and very personal dispatch from the frontline of an increasingly bloody conflict against poachers funding fanatics
Africa: Arusha Summit Heightens Cooperation Against Wildlife Trafficking http://allafrica.com/stories/201412032080.html
Dept probes death of female elephant . SABAH / MALAYSIA http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/12/04/Dept-probes-death-of-female-elephant/
Animals teetering on edge of extinction captured in breathtaking series of photos http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/543292/Animal-Gallery-Extinction-Photos-Collection-World-Wildlife-Fund-Conservation-Day
COP20: Peruvian institution in charge of forest and wildlife oversight attends conferences http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/noticia-cop20-peruvian-institution-in-charge-of-forest-and-wildlife-oversight-attends-conferences-534057.aspx
After Years Of Criticism, Palm Oil Tycoons Promise Greener Future http://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2014/12/03/after-years-of-criticism-palm-oil-tycoons-promise-greener-future/
ORPHANED BABY ELEPHANTS. BLAME CHINA, Vietnam, Thailand,
Malaysia – and CITES unforgivable failure to sanction these and other countries.
Do you agree?
PHOTO: Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Costa Rican preliminary court ‘misplaces’ key evidence in Jairo Mora murder trial EXTRACT A master disc containing alleged recordings of telephone conversations between defendants and other key evidence in the high-profile murder case of Costa Rican sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora has gone missing, several sources close to the case confirmed to The Tico Times on Wednesday. http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/12/03/costa-rican-preliminary-court-misplaces-key-evidence-in-jairo-mora-murder-trial
Poacher electrocuted by wire laid to kill animals. INDIA http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Poacher-electrocuted-by-wire-laid-to-kill-animals/articleshow/45366064.cms
A zoo official set to head top tiger office. INDIA http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/A-zoo-official-set-to-head-top-tiger-office/articleshow/45366115.cms
Deforestation jumps in Peru
http://news.mongabay.com/2014/1203-peru-deforestation.html
One-two punch: farming, global warming destroying unique East African forests http://news.mongabay.com/2014/1203-gfrn-morgan-east-african-forests-and-wildlife-under-threat.html
