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A 25-year-old American has been sentenced to 45 days in prison for giving alcohol to a protected bird in Los Angeles.

A man in Sweden has been sentenced for wildlife crime after attempting to sell a stuffed lion and other protected species without legal provenance.

The Brazilian Environmental Police seized 277 wild birds during an operation targeting illegal wildlife trade in Arapiraca and Maceió.

A 51-year-old man was arrested for illegal hunting in Rio Pardo de Minas after fleeing police and rolling his car during the escape.

A 20-year-old man was fined R$ 3,000 for kicking a black-eared opossum in a luxury condominium in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

A man in Adamantina, Brazil, was fined R$ 3,000 for keeping six tortoises in captivity without authorization.

Ecuador's Minister of Environment and Energy, Inés Manzano, condemned the mutilation of a dolphin during Carnival in Crucita and announced legal actions against the perpetrators.

Research indicates that many wolverines are disappearing without known cause, raising concerns about environmental crime in Norway.

An Australian court has handed down a fine and a suspended prison sentence to Clinton Spiteri for illegally capturing protected snakes.

Clinton Spiteri has been fined $33,615 for poaching endangered snakes in Far North Queensland.

A Sydney man was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle native reptiles out of Australia in unconventional packaging.

A Sydney man, Neil Simpson, was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle lizards and other reptiles in popcorn bags, marking a record penalty for wildlife trafficking in Australia.

Two men have been arrested by the Federal Police in Boa Vista for keeping 350 canaries in captivity under abusive conditions and allegedly preparing them for illegal sale.

This article discusses the controversial case of an armed monkey found dead alongside a drug cartel member, highlighting the surreal aspects of the intersection between crime and exotic pet ownership in Mexico.

A stranded sperm whale at Blåvandshuk has now been returned to the sea, according to environmental authorities.

A reindeer herder in Lapland was sentenced to 60 days of conditional imprisonment for fraud after falsely claiming that three reindeer had been killed by a wolverine to collect predator compensation.

Over 600 tiger-striped turtles were seized by federal police in Brazil while being transported without proper authorization.

A 39-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking in Quatis, Brazil, with 1,000 crack stones and wild birds in his possession.

Five men were detained in Piauí for illegal hunting after being found with captured armadillos and hunting equipment.

A man in rural Leme, São Paulo was fined R$ 6,500 for illegally keeping 13 protected wild birds in cages.

South Africa experienced a 16% decrease in rhino poaching in 2025, attributed to enhanced anti-poaching measures.

The Scottish government has suspended wild bird control licenses at two locations amid an investigation into the disappearance of a satellite-tagged golden eagle, likely due to wildlife crime.

A man was arrested by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil for illegally transporting approximately 30 wild birds in the trunk of his car.

A skier in northwestern China suffered serious injuries after attempting to photograph a snow leopard up close, turning a rare encounter into a fierce fight for survival, and reigniting discussions about the dangers of human curiosity in the wild.

A 63-year-old man was fined R$ 2,000 for keeping four wild birds, including the bigodinho, parrot, and budgerigar, in captivity at his property in Osvaldo Cruz, SP.

The commander of the Environmental Police warns that keeping wild animals in homes is a common yet illegal practice in western Pará that poses health risks to humans and wildlife.

A 52-year-old fisherman was killed by a crocodile in eastern Zambia while fleeing from a herd of elephants, according to police reports.

A 65-year-old Thai man was killed by a wild elephant named Oyewan while taking a morning walk in Khao Yai National Park, marking the third fatality linked to the same animal.

The court heard that David Campbell, the alleged murderer, believed Brian Low was attempting to frame him with dead birds found on the estate, leading to a fatal confrontation.

Police in Itatim, Bahia, rescued over 330 wild animals, including 200 birds and 134 tortoises, from illegal captivity during an operation.

Concerns arise in Denmark after two recent incidents involving extremely dangerous poisons used to kill protected birds.

A tragic incident occurred at the Kottur Elephant Rehabilitation Center in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where a 27-year-old mahout was killed after being thrown into the water by an elephant during a bathing session.

A wild bull elephant at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand has killed a tourist for the third time, raising safety concerns.

A blue macaw was rescued from being illegally transported in a car trunk on BR-316 in Monsenhor Gil, but unfortunately died due to severe signs of mistreatment, including a serrated beak.

A capuchin monkey was rescued by the Federal Highway Police during a stop on a highway in Minas Gerais, where it was found caged in the trunk of a car with altered license plates.

Eleven of the 27 rescued budgerigars died while being treated after a tree fell in Maranhão, which had already killed around 350 birds.

A wild serval that was kept as a pet escaped from a residence in the Riviera Veracruzana area of Alvarado, marking the third such incident in the same locality.

A rescue operation was launched in Joensuu, North Karelia, to save an owl chick stranded ten meters high in an industrial hall, necessitating the assistance of a local bird enthusiast.

The deaths of a tiger and tigress in Shahdol due to electric shock have raised concerns about the effectiveness of tiger conservation efforts in Madhya Pradesh, where a total of nine tigers have died in just over a month.

A man tragically faced imminent danger as he was mauled by a tiger while trying to take a selfie, highlighting the risks of close encounters with wild animals.

A woman posed for a selfie with a snow leopard in a UNESCO Global Geopark in Funyun, China, moments before suffering a facial bite after ignoring warnings to keep a safe distance from the animal.

A fawn was rescued by the Environmental Battalion of the Brigada Militar in Entre Rios do Sul after its mother was allegedly hunted and killed nearby.

The article discusses how ungrounded political decisions and urban development pose significant threats to Ecuador's wetlands, which are crucial for flood protection, wildlife sustainability, and economic support for local communities.

A wolf attacked and killed two yard dogs in the village of Möllatsi, near Tartu, with the first incident occurring just 15 meters from a home and the second about seven kilometers away, both within a few days.

Norwegian authorities have charged ten men with illegally killing two wolves in southeastern Norway last year, as wolves are considered endangered and protected species in the country.

The article discusses the case of a wolf hit by a car near Czaplinek, emphasizing the responsibilities of services to assist injured wildlife as mandated by law.

Rachel Bloor from Brisbane experienced a nightmare when she woke up to find a large python resting on her chest and stomach, initially mistaking it for her dog until her husband entered the room and alerted her to the situation.

The court has confirmed a one-year prison sentence for the individual responsible for the death of four critically endangered sacred ibises in Extremadura, marking a severe case of attack on protected wildlife.

A woman has been acquitted of charges for shooting an Icelandic sheepdog while tending to a protected nesting area.

At least 20 people have died in attacks by a wild elephant over nine days in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, with a search underway for the animal.