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...
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...
