by Monitor | Mar 27, 2020 | Articles & Essays
A siren song: disappearing songbirds of Asia Southeast Asia is a major hub for the illegal wildlife trade. One group of animals suffering are the songbirds, which are poached for their melodious calls. With over 400 species and millions of songbirds traded annually...
by Monitor | Sep 8, 2019 | Articles & Essays
Unbearable: The Illegal Trade in Asian Bear Species The illegal trade of wildlife is ravaging our planet of life and diversity. Myriad species are drawing ever closer to extinction as we exploit them for food, medicine, pets, ornaments, leather, fashion, and even good...
by Monitor | Aug 28, 2019 | Articles & Essays
Millions of Tokay Geckos are taken from the wild each year. A popular reptile often found in pet stores is also one of the most heavily traded wildlife species on the planet — perhaps even more than pangolins. A decision pending later this month could help change...
