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Authorities discovered 6,300 dead seahorses in Ecuador, highlighting the severe impact of wildlife trafficking on marine species survival.

A police operation in Ecuador led to the seizure of 6,300 dried seahorses, highlighting the illegal wildlife trade and its implications for vulnerable species.

127 rescued cheetahs are now safe in a sanctuary in Somaliland, survivors of the illegal wildlife trade that threatens their survival.

Around 130 cheetah cubs, rescued from the pet trade in the Gulf, are now being cared for in a sanctuary in Somaliland by the non-profit organization Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).

An integrated operation by municipal agencies and security forces led to the seizure of nearly 200 wild birds being transported illegally in Juruti, Brazil.

A man was arrested at Nairobi Airport for attempting to smuggle nearly 2,000 African harvester ants, sparking discussion about the demand for these insects among enthusiasts.

Two men are facing charges for attempting to smuggle over two thousand ants in Kenya, where one of them is a Chinese national and the other a Kenyan.

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.

An attempt to smuggle thousands of live ants from Kenya was uncovered, raising concerns about biosecurity.

The Kenyan authorities recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 'African harvester' ants, highlighting the illicit trade surrounding this species.

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.

Two men in Kenya were arrested for illegally trafficking living insects, supposedly to meet the demands of ant collectors in Asia and Europe.

A Chinese national and a Kenyan associate have been charged in Nairobi with illegally smuggling nearly 2,000 ants, highlighting a disturbing rise in wildlife trafficking in Kenya.

The Nigerian Customs Service has intercepted two live pangolins during a crackdown on wildlife trafficking along the Kano–Jigawa axis.

Three individuals were arrested during an operation against illegal animal sales at a fair in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, where an iguana died due to the conditions of sale.

A Chinese man was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya to China.

A Chinese national was arrested in Nairobi for attempting to illegally export over 2,000 ants to China, raising concerns over wildlife trafficking regulations.

The Military Police in Brazil arrested 13 individuals for trafficking wild birds and seized 175 birds, including endangered species, during an operation.

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.

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2000 live queen ants out of Kenya, raising concerns about wildlife trafficking networks.

A Chinese citizen was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 queen ants in his luggage.

Thirty-six tortoises were seized during a joint operation by environmental authorities and police in an environmental preservation area in Acre, Brazil.

A man suspected of being part of a transnational criminal organization specializing in the trafficking of endangered wild animals was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, as part of a federal operation targeting wildlife crime.

The Federal Police have executed arrests against a criminal organization involved in trafficking endangered wildlife, specifically targeting blue macaws and golden lion tamarins.

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with over 2,000 live queen ants concealed in his luggage.

A man in São Paulo was fined R$ 55,900 for illegally keeping 21 wild birds in captivity, many of which showed signs of mistreatment.

Two men were arrested for illegal hunting on BR-230, found with wild animals and firearms, but were released after paying bail.

The Civil Police seized 23 illegally held wild birds in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, leading to the criminal implications for three individuals.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 245 wild animals in Paraíba during an operation targeting trafficking and mistreatment.

A 39-year-old man was arrested for animal abuse and fined R$ 117,000 after being caught with 25 young wild birds improperly confined in cardboard boxes.

A wildlife trafficking operation in Brazil resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals across five states and saw various species rescued from illegal captivity.

A baby caí monkey was rescued by the Argentine Federal Police while being illegally transported in a box of bananas in Retiro, Buenos Aires.

A police operation in Indaiatuba, Brazil, resulted in the rescue of 56 birds, a capuchin monkey, and hedgehogs as part of a wider initiative against animal trafficking.

Australia has handed down a record eight-year prison sentence to a reptile trafficker as part of its strong measures against wildlife trafficking.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 132 wild birds being sold illegally on the margins of BR 407 in Petrolina, Pernambuco.

Two men were arrested by the Civil Police for the illegal sale of a squirrel monkey for R$ 12,000 in Santa Isabel, Brazil.

The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted smuggled goods, including petrol, a vehicle, and endangered pangolins, with a total duty-paid value of over N52.6 million.

A 35-year-old man from Stockholm has been sentenced for serious wildlife protection offenses after selling stuffed animals, including lions, tigers, and cougars, from his apartment.

Two men were arrested with 350 ground canaries in Roraima, Brazil, highlighting ongoing issues of wildlife trafficking.

Approximately 100 birds were rescued after the police arrested three men suspected of wildlife trafficking in Buriticupu, Brazil.

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

An individual was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Thailand for attempting to travel with live animals, including turtles and primates, hidden in his suitcase.

Conservationists highlight the plight of pangolins, the most trafficked mammals globally, during World Pangolin Day, emphasizing their unique scales and the high demand for their meat and products.

Thirty-five axolotls seized in a wildlife trafficking operation at a Porto Alegre restaurant have been relocated to the Sapucaia do Sul Zoo, the largest in Rio Grande do Sul.

The prosecutor has requested a five-month prison sentence for an 80-year-old man charged with trafficking illegal bird eggs in Norway.

An Australian man was sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle dozens of lizards and other reptiles hidden in popcorn bags and biscuit tins.

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.

The TSA reported a series of unusual items confiscated from luggage, including a replica pipe bomb and illegally hidden turtles.

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.