poaching
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1 in 4 Lions and Leopards Had Wounds From Shotguns or Snares in New Study
Researchers recently looked at the impacts of wire snares and shotgun pellets on lions and leopards in Zambia. Through the forensic examination of skulls and teeth, they discovered that humans are harming these animals more often than previously thought.
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The Race To Save The World’s Smallest Porpoise From Extinction
The smallest porpoise on Earth is facing an imminent extinction event. At this moment, if aggressive action is immediately taken, experts believe the vaquita may still have a chance to survive. If nothing changes, by 2020, it could spell the end of this charismatic porpoise.
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Demand For Ivory Has Spawned A Woolly Mammoth ‘Rush’ In Siberia
With the ban on the international trade of ivory, dealers are increasingly turning to a surprisingly abundant alternative: the tusks of woolly mammoths preserved in Siberian permafrost. But at what cost?
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Genetic Analysis Of Seized Elephant Tusks Exposes Three Major Cartels
By performing a DNA analysis of elephant tusks nabbed at ivory busts, scientists have successfully backtracked the contraband to three major African cartels. This application of genetics presents a powerful new tool in the ongoing struggle to stop elephant poachers.