Red alert in UP's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve over reports of illegal wildlife trafficking
Principal chief conservator of forest (wildlife) Sunil Pandey issued similar alerts for all forest divisions in Pilibhit, Bahraich, Gonda, Maharajganj and Balrampur districts which are close to the border.
Feb 03, 2019, 17:37 PM IST
Sordid business of illegal wildlife trade blooming, warns WWF
It is believed that Pangolins are the most illegally traded animals for their scales, which are used to treat asthma, rheumatism and arthritis.
Nov 02, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Wildlife trafficking threatens 30% world natural Heritage Sites, claims WWF
The report `Not For Sale` by the World Wide Fund for Nature also sought additional and immediate measures to halt the worrying trend in illegal trafficking for international trade of CITES-listed species in the world`s most ecologically important places -- including World Heritage Sites (under natural category) in India.
Apr 19, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Tiger meat slaughterhouse discovered near Tiger Temple in Thailand during raid!
The scenario is what led the authorities to believe that what they had before them was a slaughterhouse and a holding facility for the live animals.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Thailand's animal tourism in trouble post Tiger Temple raid; other animal attractions to be inspected
Frozen tiger carcasses, skins and dead cubs in jars, were a part of the haul during the temple raid among other protected species.
Jun 09, 2016, 21:42 PM IST
Thai monk intercepted while trying to escape Tiger Temple with tiger skins and fangs!
These reports have further fuelled the accusations against the sanctuary of being involved in illegal wildlife trade.
Jun 02, 2016, 19:29 PM IST
Tiger Temple's sanctity perishes as 40 dead cubs discovered in freezer!
The wildlife authorities discovered the remains of 40 tiger cubs hidden in a freezer.
Jun 01, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
