IUCN Red List
First Photographic Evidence of Endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal After 70-Year Absence
Nov 25, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Scientists have documented the first photographic evidence of the endangered Himalayan Musk Deer in West Bengal's Neora Valley National Park after a 70-year absence. The discovery, made through camera traps set up in December 2023, confirms the continued presence of this threatened species in the region and highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its habitat and prevent poaching.
Haiti's Criminal Networks Profit Millions from Endangered Baby Eel Trafficking to Asian Markets
Nov 18, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Criminal gangs in Haiti have established a lucrative trafficking network exporting endangered baby eels to Asian markets, generating millions in illicit profits. As the EU and Panama push for stricter international trade restrictions through CITES, Haitian fishermen work in dangerous conditions while powerful political figures use the unregulated industry to launder drug money, according to UN experts.