by Monitor | Apr 20, 2024 | Press Releases
New Study Reveals Trade Dynamics of Porcupines in Asia: Malaysia as a Case Study Porcupines are often traded in Asia, yet there is a lack of documented evidence regarding the dynamics of this trade. To address this knowledge gap, Monitor conducted a case study on...
by Monitor | Jan 25, 2024 | Press Releases
Unlocking Trade Secrets: The Hornbills in Trade Database (HiTDB) Path to Hornbill Conservation Hornbills are remarkable birds with large, curved bills and, in some cases, iconic and impressive casques. Globally, there are 62 known species of hornbill, found across...
by Monitor | Jan 6, 2024 | Press Releases
Need for the Black-throated Laughingthrush to be included on CITES Appendix II to better regulate and protect this songbird The Black-throated Laughingthrush Pterorhinus chinensis is one of many songbird species impacted by trade. Found in Cambodia, China, Lao PDR,...
by Monitor | Oct 5, 2023 | Press Releases
Harmonising for Conservation: The Songbirds in Trade Database (SiTDB) Live songbirds are globally traded for their song and beauty. Unfortunately, much of this trade is unsustainable or illegal. Even when the trade is legal, it does not necessarily mean it is...
by Monitor | Aug 16, 2023 | Press Releases
Unveiling the Alarming Otter Trade in Vietnam Increasingly, illegal trade in wildlife is facilitated by online mechanisms alongside, or in some places, completely replacing traditional marketplaces. Evolving with this, it is imperative that social media and online...
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,...