Global Tiger Recovery Programme in Delhi, Keshav Varma, programme director of the Global Tiger Initiative, warned that South Africa, unable to contain poaching, was inclined towards opening the trade in rhino horns. International trade in rhino horns is... Full Article at Economic Times

On April 19, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a special rule under authority of section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act with respect to the conservation of the polar bear. This proposed 4(d) special rule, in most instances, synchronizes the... Full Article at The Small Business Watchdog

Wildlife Forum. Between 2007 and 2011, Kenya lost 75 rhinos and so far this year, 12 have been killed, according to Kenya wildlife officials. Authorities have arrested several suspected poachers and confiscated weapons and traps, but their efforts do... Full Article at Vancouver Sun

“Our objectives are to get some public awareness of what we’re trying to do and to let CY know why he needs to see why sharks need saving,” said Vickerstaff. 70 million sharks killed each year Sharks are afforded some protection by the Convention on... Full Article at Voice of America

Authorities have arrested several suspected poachers and confiscated weapons and traps, but their efforts do not seem to deter the gunmen. Despite a ban on rhino horn trade by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which took... Full Article at Independent Online (South Africa)

Between 2007 and 2011, Kenya lost 75 rhinos and so far this year, 12 have been killed, according to Kenya wildlife officials. Authorities have arrested several suspected poachers and confiscated weapons and traps, but their efforts do not seem to deter... Full Article at Mmail

The National Inter-Agency CITES Enforcement Collaboration Group (NICECG) of China was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Secretary-General of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), John E.... Full Article at United Nations

Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. The government said the actions of the Chinese fishing vessels were a serious violation of the Philippine sovereignty and maritime jurisdiction. The poaching of endangered marine resources violoated the Fisheries... Full Article at Inquirer

After inspecting the facility in its entirety, the regulatory bodies have now given the final approval for the farm to proceed with receiving its production licence ahead of the launch of Bin Salem's caviar later this year. His Excellency Ahmed Al... Full Article at AME Info