by Monitor | Jan 14, 2023 | Press Releases
Online commercial exploitation may threaten Vietnam’s native birds The exploitation of birds for commercial trade is one of the greatest threats to an ever-increasing number of species around the world, particularly in Asia. Much of this trade is illegal, unregulated,...
by Monitor | Nov 17, 2022 | Press Releases
Monitor Conservation Research Society supporting Songbirds at the CITES CoP19 We are pleased to join our conservation partners and allies in supporting two proposals before the parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as they...
by Monitor | Jun 12, 2022 | Press Releases
Lombok’s legal and illegal bird trade Indonesia is world-famous for its biodiversity, which includes numerous birds. But the country also has the highest number of bird species threatened by trade. The trade and keeping of caged birds are deeply rooted in...
by Monitor | Feb 25, 2022 | Press Releases
Critically Endangered Silvery Pigeon appears on Indonesian online trade In the world of wildlife conservation, the Pigeons and Doves group (Columbiformes) is overlooked despite its amazing species diversity and ecological importance. Championing Pigeons and Doves,...
by Monitor | Nov 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Bearing all Down Under: the role of Australasian countries in the illegal bear trade The illegal wildlife trade is one of the largest drivers of biodiversity loss and greatest threats to environmental security and human wellbeing. The trade itself includes tens of...
by Monitor | Jul 7, 2021 | Press Releases
Endemic Australian shingleback lizard threatened by the international pet trade Australia has rich endemic herpetofauna such as the shingleback lizard Tiliqua rugosa, which is coveted on the international pet market. A new study delves into the illegal trade in the...
