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Facebook purges ads for illegal wildlife in Southeast Asia as online trade surges
An ad showing a civet cat cowering in a cage being offered for sale on Facebook was just one of hundreds that has been removed in a crackdown on Southeast Asia's illegal wildlife trade.
Thu Aug 06 2020
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Facebook groups: Malaysia's new wildlife trade marketplace
Hundreds of wild and live animals, of which many of them are under the 'protected' status, are being put up for sale as pets on Facebook.
Fri Mar 04 2016
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Demand for exotic animals pushing endangered species to early extinction
Illegal wildlife trade around the world is a hefty issue and known as greatest threats to the survival of vast endangered species in driving them to brink of extinction.
Fri Mar 27 2015
![Charles and William: end wildlife trade Charles and William: end wildlife trade](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/41391921854_295x200.jpg)
Charles and William: end wildlife trade
Prince Charles and William are working together to encourage others to help tackle the illegal wildlife trade.
Sun Feb 09 2014