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Nov 09, 2016 02:44 AM EST

Poaching Soars: Illegal Ivory Trade Arises From Recent Elephant Killings

Elephant population has dropped significantly as poaching and illegal ivory trade arise.

Oct 22, 2016 04:39 AM EDT

More Snow Leopards Are Dying Due To Poaching And Retaliation

Snow leopards are in jeopardy because of poaching and retaliation of livestock predation.

May 25, 2016 05:50 AM EDT

Amazon To Take Down All Animal Specimen And Hunting Equipment From Its Website

A non-governmental organization (NGO), Wildlife SOS has sent a petition to Amazon to stop the sale of animal specimen as well as hunting equipment, and Amazon did not think twice and took down all these items from its website.

Dec 21, 2015 09:27 PM EST

Elephants' Social Networks are Rich Despite Poachers

Elephants may be keeping up with their social networks despite being hunted. Scientists have found that while these animals are under pressure, they still have rich social networks among groups.