The rise of global trafficking in exotic ants: from the African savannah to the Asian black market
The article reports on the increasing illegal trade of exotic ants, highlighted by a recent arrest in Kenya involving a Chinese national and a local accomplice.
$250 for an ant: Why has the 'African harvester' become a treasure for smugglers?
The Kenyan authorities recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 'African harvester' ants, highlighting the illicit trade surrounding this species.
Arrest for... 2,000 Ants: The Strange 'Export' Ring That Concerns Kenyan Authorities
Kenyan authorities arrested a Chinese citizen at Nairobi's airport after discovering over 2,000 live ants hidden in their luggage, revealing an unusual trafficking market for rare insect species.
DIRTY ANT SMUGGLING ⟩ Two men were arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants stuffed into capsules
Two men in Kenya were arrested for illegally trafficking living insects, supposedly to meet the demands of ant collectors in Asia and Europe.
Two men appear in Nairobi court charged with illegally trading in ants
A Chinese national and a Kenyan have been charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly engaging in the illegal trade of live ants, violating wildlife conservation laws.
Tortoises, water tigers, and sabiás: police catch 45 animals in illegal captivity and impose R$ 20,000 in fines in the Piracicaba region
The Polícia Militar Ambiental in Piracicaba, Brazil, has apprehended 45 animals from illegal captivity and issued over R$ 21,000 in fines across several municipalities.
More than 60 wild birds seized in Rio Preto in operation against illegal online sales
The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.
Illegal trafficking of ants: a man was arrested with more than two thousand live specimens in his luggage
A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over two thousand live ants, suggesting a link to an international wildlife trafficking network.
For Sale: Stuffed Lion
A 35-year-old man in Stockholm was recently convicted of serious wildlife protection crimes for trading rare stuffed animals, including a lion and a puma.
Tried to sell stuffed lion - man sentenced for wildlife crime
A man in Sweden has been sentenced for wildlife crime after attempting to sell a stuffed lion and other protected species without legal provenance.
Operation seizes 277 wild birds in markets and captivity in Arapiraca and Maceió
The Brazilian Environmental Police seized 277 wild birds during an operation targeting illegal wildlife trade in Arapiraca and Maceió.
Requests prison for five months
The prosecutor has requested a five-month prison sentence for an 80-year-old man charged with trafficking illegal bird eggs in Norway.
Cameras, lie detectors: all means are good to track down rhinoceros poachers
South Africa's Kruger National Park has experienced a significant increase in rhinoceros poaching in 2025, although nationwide figures show an overall decline.
Spider monkey rescued in Curuá is transferred to zoo in Santarém
A spider monkey that was illegally kept in a residence in Curuá, Pará, was transferred to a zoo in Santarém with the support of local authorities.
Blue Macaw Rescued from Car Trunk Dies in PI; Bird Had a Serrated Beak
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.
With one click, you can buy tarantulas, lizards, and venomous snakes. This is allowed due to a loophole in EU law
A loophole in EU law permits the unrestricted trade of many protected animals, including tarantulas, lizards, and venomous snakes, despite international protections.