by Monitor | Jun 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Endemic Philippine Sailfin Lizard threatened by illegal wildlife trade Like many rare and unusual reptiles, the Philippine Sailfin Lizard Hydrosaurus pustulatus is a target for exotic pet collectors. It is an endemic and nationally protected species in the Philippines...
by Monitor | May 20, 2021 | Press Releases
Launch of USAID Wildlife Asia’s 2020 Counter Wildlife Trafficking Digest Date: Friday May 21, 2021 Time: 9:30-10:30 am (Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta GMT+07:00) Virtual Platform Link: Digest IV Launch Joining Link Introduction The USAID Wildlife Asia Activity is a...
by Monitor | May 18, 2021 | Press Releases
Monitor Songbird Lab to address illegal and unsustainable songbird trade Coordination and collaboration are key to conservation success. To address the illegal and unsustainable songbird trade, Monitor and the Silent Forest Group have together created the Monitor...
by Monitor | Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
Shedding Light on the Trade in Nocturnal Galagos © Elena Bersacola The trade in primates is driven by the demand for biomedical research, trophies and pets, bushmeat consumption and traditional medicine. Primates all over the world are used for these purposes, from...
by Monitor | Apr 14, 2021 | Press Releases
Illegal hunting and exploitation of porcupines for meat and medicine in Indonesia Porcupines are frequently found in trade across Asia, and Indonesia, home to five species, is no exception. Porcupines are targeted for their meat as an alternative source of protein,...
by Monitor | Feb 22, 2021 | Press Releases
Exploitation of Javan Leopards and Sunda Clouded Leopards in Indonesia A study of records of seizures and prosecutions involving Javan Leopards and Sunda Clouded Leopards in Indonesia between 2011 and 2019 reveals the prevalence of extensive poaching, illegal domestic...
