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Wildlife trade and trafficking

The illegal trade of wildlife, worth roughly $19 billion (17 billion euros) each year, is the world's fourth largest illegal international trade - after narcotics, counterfeiting, and human trafficking.

Trade and traffic in animals is many driving species around the world toward extinction. Efforts are being made to stem the trade. Below is an automated compilation of DW content on wildlife trade and trafficking.

Global Ideas Raubvogel

Europe's raptors and fish hit by poaching under lockdown 26.06.2020

COVID-19 lockdowns have seen a spike in poaching of Europe's protected wildlife, with birds of prey and the critically endangered sturgeon at particular risk.

South African tourist towns flounder as safari tourism collapses 17.06.2020

Poaching set to increase as rural South African communities reliant on Safari tourism face starvation while the tourism industry in Africa's most developed economy grinds to a halt.
Global Ideas Südafrika Mala Mala Game Reserve

Protecting South African wildlife from poaching during the coronavirus pandemic 09.06.2020

In South Africa, the Mala Mala game reserve is fighting against increased poaching together with their local staff.

Der Zoo von Belize

During coronavirus lockdown, Belize locals donate food to zoo animals 27.05.2020

In Belize, zoos and rescue centers are struggling to feed their animals with the Central American country in coronavirus lockdown. Zookeepers and conservationists explain how they're managing to care for their charges.
DW Sendung Eco Africa

Coronavirus Special Podcast #16 | Why Africa needs conservation programs during COVID-19 26.05.2020

Wild animals immediately spring to mind when thinking about conservation efforts across Africa. But as DW discovers, COVID-19's disruption of the tourism and conservation industry could be destroying the continent's most sustainable treasure in rural areas.
Eco Africa Moderator Nneota Egbe

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 18.05.2020

On this week's Eco Africa, we check out recultivating a climate-resilient supergrain in Mali, a Ugandan teen activist championing tree planting, and Zimbabwe's all-female anti-poaching squad.
Pangolin Gürteltier Indonesien

Coronavirus pandemic linked to destruction of wildlife and world's ecosystems 14.04.2020

COVID-19 is the latest example of how human impact on biodiverse areas and wildlife habitats is linked to the spread of infectious diseases.
Kenia Seltene weiße Giraffe und Junges in Kenia getötet

Rare white giraffes killed by poachers in Kenya 10.03.2020

White giraffes are a rare sight in conservation parks in Kenya, but a mother and calf first spotted in 2017 had become a symbol of hope for the species. Now they have been found dead, presumably shot by poachers.
Global Ideas Kenia Heuschreckenplage

Living Planet: Invasion of species 30.01.2020

East Africa is dealing with the worst locust infestation in decades. No one knows why millions of fruit bats descend on one particular spot in Zambia every year — but they are actually helping our environment. We also hear how South Africa's Black Mambas are keeping rhinos safe by stopping the invasion of poachers.
Südafrika | Leitah Mkhabela - Wildhüterin

Living Planet: 'Black Mambas' vs. poachers 30.01.2020

Every year, hundreds of rhinos are killed by poachers in South Africa's national parks. Many gamekeepers sell their knowledge on where to find the animals. Economic deprivation is one major reason for poaching. The Black Mambas, an all-female gamekeeper crew, want to put an end to these practices and convince men in their own villages to spare the animals.
Symbolbild Künstliche Intelligenz

Spectrum: Looking for evidence 07.01.2020

Cyborgs are real, they're here already, and we'd love to introduce you to them. Also, if you like forensic crime shows, you're going to love the lab we visit in this week's show.
Malaysia trauert um letztes männliches Sumatra-Nashorn

Sumatran rhino becomes extinct in Malaysia as lone survivor dies 23.11.2019

With only 30 to 80 remaining around the world, the death of a 25-year-old female Sumatran rhino means the animal has become extinct in Malaysia. Decades of poaching had left the animals critically endangered.
DW Eco Africa | Sandrah Twinoburyo

Welcome to the latest edition of Eco Africa 15.11.2019

On this week's Eco Africa, we see how architects and engineers in Senegal are making buildings with bricks made of soil not concrete, and follow rangers in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park.
Saharaskorpion Androctonus australis

German boy accidentally gets deadly scorpion in mail 17.10.2019

A 10-year-old collector of acrylic encased scorpions got a near-deadly surprise when he opened the package. Instead of a preserved scorpion, his "specimen" was still alive.
Thailand Illegaler Handel vom Schuppentier Pangolin

6 things you need to know about the — often shady — wildlife trade 30.09.2019

Otters as pets, rhinos as trophies and precious tropical wood for furniture — the wildlife business is broad, lucrative, and often outside the law. DW takes a deep dive into all aspects of the trade.
Reptilienmesse Terraristika

Illegal wildlife trade thrives on Facebook, internet forums 30.09.2019

Endangered reptiles are being traded on Facebook. Wildlife activists say tech giants aren't doing enough to shut down groups buying and selling live animals.

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