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...
by Monitor | Jun 28, 2021 | Press Releases
Poaching of critically endangered songbirds in Indonesia’s Baluran National Park New study highlights the emerging trend of trade in Grey-backed Myna sold online as ‘Baluran locals’- indicating ongoing and potential future poaching in Indonesia’s Baluran National Park...
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...
