bears, crocodiles, wildlife conservation, wildlife trafficking

Illegal Wildlife Trade in the U.S.: Bears and Crocodiles Are Popular

More than ever, American buyers are on the hunt for illegal wildlife and wild animal parts. Research from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that bear trophies, crocodiles, and exotic birds are coveted in the United States, while the trade in elephants and large cats has declined. The illegal trafficking of wildlife and wild animal ...

Troy Oakes

Two bears fighting.

11 Elephants Plunge to Their Deaths in Thailand

In a tragic accident, 11 elephants recently died at Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park after they fell into the Haew Narok Waterfall. This is the greatest number of elephants to die in Khao Yai in a single incident. About 30 years ago, eight elephants died at the waterfall in a similar manner. The tragedy Initially, ...

Max Lu

A tusked elephant.