Whether it's a scientific study in an online database or a simple cellphone photo of a species posted on Facebook, the surge of online data on rare animals and plants is inadvertently fueling a vast illegal trade.
With its silky fur and bandit-masked face, the black-footed ferret cuts a cute, if lethal figure on the American plains. It’s also the star of a great comeback story.
With its silky fur and bandit-masked face, the black-footed ferret cuts a cute, if lethal figure on the American plains. It’s also the star of a great comeback story.
Whether it's a scientific study in an online database or a simple cellphone photo of a species posted on Facebook, the surge of online data on rare animals and plants is inadvertently fueling a vast illegal trade.
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Environment
Photos: Rare wild horses are making a stunning return to Mongolia
GlobalPost
July 04, 2017
Decades after being driven to extinction in their homeland, Przewalski's horses are being reintroduced into Mongolia's desert and mountains.
Culture
Mexico City is banning dolphin shows, taking a lead on animal rights
The World
August 25, 2017
A new law will soon prohibit dolphin shows, and therapy sessions and science experiments with the marine species, in Mexico's capital.
Environment
The black-footed ferret is making a comeback in the Great Plains
Science Friday
September 23, 2017
With its silky fur and bandit-masked face, the black-footed ferret cuts a cute, if lethal figure on the American plains. It’s also the star of a great comeback story.
Technology
Online location data on endangered species might be putting them in harm’s way
Living on Earth
October 15, 2017
Whether it's a scientific study in an online database or a simple cellphone photo of a species posted on Facebook, the surge of online data on rare animals and plants is inadvertently fueling a vast illegal trade.