![Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699001290_wildlifeUSzoos.jpg)
Trafficked wildlife find safe haven in US zoos
The trafficked animals often arrive in dire conditions, strapped to smugglers' legs, in luggage wrapped up in cellophane or toilet papers.
Sat Nov 04 2023
![Malaysian extradited to US for alleged wildlife trafficking Malaysian extradited to US for alleged wildlife trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665293129_BadakSumbu.jpg)
Malaysian extradited to US for alleged wildlife trafficking
The US extradited an alleged Malaysian wildlife trafficker Teo Boon Ching for illegal wildlife parts operations and money laundering.
Sun Oct 09 2022
![Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81628139396_NIGERIA.jpg)
Nigeria seizes record $54 million in pangolin parts, elephant tusks
Nigeria officials seize a record amount of pangolin scales and claws and elephant tusks as the government attempts to combat the trade.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41627354242_IGUANA.jpg)
Back to Nature: Colombian officials free nearly 2,000 rescued animals
The animals were released into lagoons and forests after being seized and rehabilitated by authorities fighting wildlife trafficking.
Tue Jul 27 2021
![Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/81580054307_wuhan.jpg)
Study shows nearly 50,000 live animals on sale in China's Wuhan before COVID-19 began
After the first COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China cracked down on wildlife trafficking and closed markets and captive breeding facilities.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![Huge returns spur wildlife trafficking Huge returns spur wildlife trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61472915784_rampasanseluduph.jpg)
Huge returns spur wildlife trafficking
The demand for live or parts of wild animals is high because they can be used in a wide range of applications.
Sun Sep 04 2016
![Obama to host Prince William on first Washington visit Obama to host Prince William on first Washington visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/71354583534_295x200.jpg)
Obama to host Prince William on first Washington visit
The British royal is traveling to New York with his wife Kate from Sunday through Tuesday and will be going to Washington on a solo daytrip.
Sat Dec 06 2014
![Malaysia top destination for wildlife traffickers, says Al-Jazeera reporter Malaysia top destination for wildlife traffickers, says Al-Jazeera reporter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/81385190585_120x90.jpg)
Malaysia top destination for wildlife traffickers, says Al-Jazeera reporter
Malaysia has overtaken Thailand as a wildlife trafficking haven and this is largely due to corrupt officials, says Al-Jazeera reporter.
Sun Nov 24 2013
![Hike in wildlife smuggling due to low fines, high demand and huge profits - Perhilitan Hike in wildlife smuggling due to low fines, high demand and huge profits - Perhilitan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/71373940803_295x200.jpg)
Hike in wildlife smuggling due to low fines, high demand and huge profits - Perhilitan
High demand, low fines and huge profits are believed to be the main reasons for a spike in wildlife trafficking or smuggling activities in the country.
Tue Jul 16 2013