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China demand for tiger parts fuelling poaching: experts http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/02/03/us-nepal-tiger-idUKKBN0L70LX20150203
Snuff out demand in China for tiger parts and you save the big cats, say experts – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/snuff-out-demand-in-china-for-tiger-parts-and-you-save-the-big-cats-say-exp#sthash.aGElN91q.dpuf
China Demand for Tiger Parts Fuelling Poaching http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/china-demand-for-tiger-parts-fuelling-poaching/
CITES ISN’T WORKING – IS IT?
No 323 Wildlife Trade News 4th February 2015
Serious law enforcement needed to save orangutans from extinction – Erik Meijaard – See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/serious-law-enforcement-needed-to-save-orangutans-from-extinction-erik-meij#sthash.usPUGkKP.dpuf
Animal rights activists fight baby elephant exports. ZIMBABWE extract: LOCAL animal rights campaigners and conservationists will this week stage a demonstration to protest against the planned export of wild elephants to the United Arab Emirates and China.
Parks and Wildlife authorities in the country recently confirmed plans to export at least 62 elephants to top up revenue and help control the ever growing elephant population. The government insisted that there was nothing unusual about the move to export wild animals as Zimbabwe had received allocations from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species to export elephants to suitable destinations. https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/02/04/animal-rights-activists-fight-baby-elephant-exports/
Wild birds seized from ‘Tiger Temple’. THAILAND
Authorities seize dozens of protected wild birds and investigate a claim of illegal trading of tigers at Wat Pa Luangta Maha Bua Yannasampanno, better known as the “Tiger Temple”, in Kanchanaburi on Tuesday….
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/465310/wild-birds-seized-from-tiger-temple .
Climate cranks up extinction threat to Borneo mammals
Given that the rainforests of Borneo are right now also being felled, burned and converted to commercial plantation, nearly half of all mammal species will lose more than a third of their remaining home range within the next 65 years. Image: Shutterstock http://www.eco-business.com/news/climate-cranks-extinction-threat-borneo-mammals/
In unprecedented move, Indonesia punishes illegal manta ray trader
Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) confiscated a total of 138 kg of manta plates, 1 whole manta, and 558 kg of manta bones as the evidence between August and September 2014. Photo Credit: Paul Hilton for WCS Read more: http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0203-wcs-manta-ray-bust-indonesia.html#ixzz3QkukMn19
Tiger poaching has been a thriving trade in India: Niall McCann http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/tiger-poaching-has-been-a-thriving-trade-in-india-niall-mccann-115020300684_1.html
New Vision journalist threatened over ivory scam stories. UGANDA http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/664419-new-vision-journalist-threatened-over-ivory-scam-stories.html
Rhino case: Guards poisoned by hunters. SOUTH AFRICAhttp://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Rhino-case-Guards-poisoned-by-hunters-20150203
SFC confiscates 77 belian logs. SARAWAK. (NA comment: It’s remarkable how often the bad guys evade arrest in Sarawak)
Norway asked to divest from company linked to Malaysian official. SARAWAK http://www.eco-business.com/news/norway-asked-divest-company-linked-malaysian-official/
eBay trader caught selling coats made of tiger and otter fur. UK
http://www.itv.com/news/2015-02-03/ebay-trader-caught-selling-coats-made-of-tiger-and-otter-fur/
IVORY SEIZURES. HONG KONG
Mozambique submits its CITES national rhino and ivory action plan for 2015-2016. See: http://cites.org/eng/niaps
398 poachers nabbed in Victoria Falls in 2014 https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/02/04/398-poachers-nabbed-victoria-falls-2014/
Ivory poaching has left many young elephants without mothers. These youngsters must find a way to rebuild their lives. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20141125-how-elephant-orphans-cope-alone?ocid=twert
Conservationists v chainsaws: the RSPB’s battle to save an Indonesian rainforest http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/03/conservationists-v-chainsaws-the-rspbs-battle-to-save-an-indonesian-rainforest
Poachers kill another rhino in Kaziranga http://www.newkerala.com/news/2015/fullnews-14399.html
Elephant wounded by poachers saved. ZIMBABWE http://citizen.co.za/320071/elephant-wounded-poachers-saved/
Labora Sitorus slapped with travel ban . INDONESIA http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/02/03/labora-sitorus-slapped-with-travel-ban.html
EU scheme to protect tropical forests should not be scrapped http://www.trust.org/item/20150203095445-0t1r6/?source=gep
Fighting to save rainforests, Sarawak CM says slashing logging, land clearing permits – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/fighting-to-save-rainforests-sarawak-cm-says-slashing-logging-land-clearing#sthash.mCk5wwtC.dpuf
Rhino: pro trade vs anti trade … a groundbreaking meeting to bridge the divide http://www.thesouthafrican.com/rhino-pro-trade-vs-anti-trade-a-groundbreaking-meeting-to-bridge-the-divide/
How Nepal got to zero poaching http://blog.wwf.ca/blog/2015/02/03/nepal-got-zero-poaching/
Uganda Takes Aim at Wildlife Poachers
https://www.newsday.co.zw/2015/02/04/398-poachers-nabbed-victoria-falls-2014/
Leopard skins seized in Himachal Pradesh http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/leopard-skins-seized-in-himachal-pradesh-115020301441_1.html
Angola: Official Discourages Indiscriminate Logging http://allafrica.com/stories/201502031392.html
Rapid development threatening traditional farms, forests in West Papua http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0203-gfrn-bell-sanda-development-threatening-farms-and-forest-in-west-papua.html
Bushmeat In Urban Households, A Threat To Amazon Wildlife
The sale of bushmeat for human consumption is common in West Africa and Central Africa. REUTERS/Mike reuters.com http://au.ibtimes.com/bushmeat-urban-households-threat-amazon-wildlife-1417670
Documentary Sheds Light On Dwindling Elephant Population http://www.keyt.com/news/documentary-sheds-light-on-dwindling-elephant-population/31079572
B9m phayung logs seized in Si Sa Ket. THAILAND
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/466180/b9m-phayung-logs-seized-in-si-sa-ket
Rangers, vet save life of elephant wounded by poachers. ZIMBABWE
Rhino killed. INDIA extract: With this, five rhinos have been killed in the Park so far this year.
Forest sources said poachers used AK-47 assault rifle to kill the adult rhino.
Read more at http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2015/02/04/rhino-killed-2/#p4oY7x38Es0XL2rv.99
Sulawesi communities build big, unique houses by sustainably managing forests http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0203-gfrn-bell-rusdianto-sulawesi-communities-sustainably-build-huge-house.html
Dusit Zoo’s cruel dog shows. THAILAND
February 4, 2015 1:00 am
After an absence of many years I recently returned to visit Dusit Zoo. In general I was impressed with the many improvements made. However, I was deeply shocked and saddened to see the "dog show". This spoiled my visit and otherwise good impression of the zoo.
Painting a dog with stripes to make it look like a tiger and then forcing the terrified-looking animal to walk over bottles and a trapeze-style wire should have no place in a modern zoo. I care for a lot of dogs and can say with some authority that these dog shows are cruel. I have since urged the zoo director to put a stop to them. I travel a great deal and visit many zoos, but never before have I seen anything like these shows.
I’m sure we can all agree that a zoo should be a centre for conservation and education, and not a place for entertainment that victimises the animals.
Both the zoo director and chief vet are aware of my concerns and I hope they will act upon them. Dusit Zoo does not need tacky animal shows to attract visitors.
Sean Whyte
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/Dusit-Zoos-cruel-dog-shows-30253336.html
