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China’s wénwan drives a deadly mix-and-match of endangered wildlife

China’s wénwan drives a deadly mix-and-match of endangered wildlife

by Adam Cruise | Nov 22, 2019 | News

By Megan Stannard – Mongabay A wide range of illegal wildlife products, from tiger claws to hornbill casques, are used to make baubles known as wénwan that are prized as status symbols among China’s burgeoning middle class.Domestic bans on the trade in elephant...
U.S. demand for pets and skins threatens some African animals

U.S. demand for pets and skins threatens some African animals

by Adam Cruise | Oct 6, 2019 | News

By Rachel Fobar, National Geographic Many of Africa’s most exported animals end up in the United States, according to a new report by World Animal Protection (WAP), an international nonprofit that promotes animal welfare. The report, shared early exclusively with...
Elephants are now being hunted for their skin, being turned into ‘ruby’-like jewelry

Elephants are now being hunted for their skin, being turned into ‘ruby’-like jewelry

by Adam Cruise | Jul 29, 2019 | News

By MATT DAVIS – Big Think With the ivory trade on the decline, poachers have been capitalizing on a new, disturbing trend. At the start of 2018, China banned all ivory products within its borders. As one of the largest markets for ivory, this represented a...
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